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BF03 MVN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,171 mi
Last recorded52,171 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front track control arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,615 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,697 miles

Both front wiperblades split at ends.

Both side rear inner brake pads worn thin

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,621 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,616 miles

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,657 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 MVN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

BF03 MVN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BF03 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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