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BF03 EXX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,643 miles

Front brake disc's corroded on inner face

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear floor pan surface corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,621 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,618 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,188 miles

minor play noted in off side rear upper suspension arm inner bush

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,762 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are mishapen on inner edges

engine management light is illuminated

items removed from drivers view

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,618 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,593 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,744 miles

Handbrake performance just within required limits.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,651 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,615 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 EXX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EXX, 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 EXX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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