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BF03 EXM

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,490 mi
Last recorded67,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,490 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,487 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,403 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 65,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake has very low effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,895 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 62,507 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,366 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,317 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,395 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,467 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 EXM is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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