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BG03 LUF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,943 mi
Last recorded64,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LUF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,763 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,761 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides front steering arm slightly playing

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,421 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,196 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,196 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 20,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,014 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 LUF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

BG03 LUF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is BG03 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 LUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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