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BF03 EHX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

15,299 mi
Last recorded15,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EHX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 15,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 14,079 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,748 miles

steering feels slightly heavy

Fail 16 Mar 2020 13,748 miles

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

steering feels slightly heavy

Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,439 miles

Front trace of play felt in both sides of front suspension … unable to trace at this time

Fail 1 Apr 2019 13,439 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front trace of play felt in both sides of front suspension … unable to trace at this time

Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,233 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 13,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 12,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 12,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers intermittently defective / not parking correctly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,916 miles

steering feels slightly heavy

wipers seem slow

Fail 29 Mar 2016 11,915 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade is insecure on fixings (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering feels slightly heavy

wipers seem slow

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

osf wiper blade rubber end slightly insecure but still clears screen ok at this time

Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 10,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,386 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 EHX is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BF03 EHX, 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 BF03 EHX registered?

BF03 EHX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BF03 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EHX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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