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BF03 FBA

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,896 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 71,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 69,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 63,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,348 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise , front brake discs coroded on inner face .

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,360 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,654 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 FBA is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

BF03 FBA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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