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BF03 PFX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,215 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 66,208 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,265 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 PFX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PFX, 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

How do I check the history of BF03 PFX?

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What year was BF03 PFX registered?

BF03 PFX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BF03 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 PFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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