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BD52 PJU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,454 mi
Last recorded59,454 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 59,454 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,768 miles

engine eml light on

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 16 May 2019 55,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 51,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine check light on

Pass 9 May 2015 47,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 47,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,726 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,357 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BD52 PJU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 PJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 PJU registered?

BD52 PJU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is BD52 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 PJU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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