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BG03 HVD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 69,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread + sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread + sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,093 miles

Engine MIL on - pre requirements

Fail 4 Oct 2021 68,093 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,065 miles

Engine MIL on - before requirement Reg may 2003

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL on - before requirement Reg may 2003

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,070 miles

Engine MIL on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,070 miles

Engine MIL on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,273 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached of rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached of rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded of rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,730 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,730 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,462 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 29,462 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,536 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 HVD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG03 HVD, 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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BG03 HVD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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