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BF03 TYZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,385 mi
Last recorded79,385 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,385 miles

both rear tyre inner walls starting to split

front and rear subframes and front suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly in bands on inner edge and on limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear by flex and by clips

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven and approaching limit

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

possible water leak on engine

slight cuts in n/s/f inner tyre wall wearing uneven and approaching limit

slight cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in n/s/r front lower outer tie bar bush

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r top ball joint

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyre inner walls starting to split

front and rear subframes and front suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly in bands on inner edge and on limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear by flex and by clips

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven and approaching limit

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

possible water leak on engine

slight cuts in n/s/f inner tyre wall wearing uneven and approaching limit

slight cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in n/s/r front lower outer tie bar bush

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r top ball joint

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,472 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,472 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,102 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,799 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

underfloor coolant pipes corroded/leaking, recomend repair now

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,300 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 TYZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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