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BF03 EGC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EGC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 May 2023 97,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,662 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,773 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 94,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,379 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,043 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,540 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 90,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 86,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 81,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2014 76,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 71,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 66,538 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,535 miles

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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BF03 EGC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF03 EGC, 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.

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BF03 EGC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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