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BF03 ENV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 76,973 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 73,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2021 73,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 69,971 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN LIGHTLY ON THE INNER EDGES

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,513 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

SNOW TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,513 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

SNOW TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

Pass 17 May 2018 62,557 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake 17%

Fail 22 Apr 2017 62,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 11 May 2016 59,700 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play detected at tie rod nearside front

rear view mirror center not seated correctly

Fail 10 May 2016 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play detected at tie rod nearside front

rear view mirror center not seated correctly

Pass 19 May 2015 57,112 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 57,110 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Centre rear view mirror unattched from its position but not an obligatory mirror

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 53,561 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 51,012 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 51,012 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 47,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,168 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 ENV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ENV, 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 ENV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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