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BG03 LUD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LUD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,482 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,982 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,804 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 72,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,887 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm inner joint ()

Fail 14 May 2018 71,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm inner joint ()

Pass 10 May 2017 69,282 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear have 2 mm tread remaining. 1.6 mm is the minimum limt (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 66,120 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70kg (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% rear (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 61,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tire slight perishing

Pass 7 May 2014 52,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,730 miles

nsf tyre low

osf tyre on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 35,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,835 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 LUD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LUD, 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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What year was BG03 LUD registered?

BG03 LUD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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