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BF03 EKX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,353 mi
Last recorded76,353 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EKX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 72,188 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,100 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light not working,possibly been disconnected discretion used.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 62,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light not working,possibly been disconnected discretion used.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,328 miles

both front tyres at 1.6-2 mm

tyres front scrubbing

Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EKX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EKX, 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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What year was BF03 EKX registered?

BF03 EKX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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