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BG03 FAU

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FAU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,947 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inside tread

Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,947 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inside tread

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,274 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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BG03 FAU is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG03 FAU, 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 BG03 FAU registered?

BG03 FAU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BG03 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG03 FAU have outstanding finance?

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