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BG03 LUZ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear and offside front sill have been previously repaired/covered in paint

front suspension creaking

under vehicle components covered in underseal

Fail 1 May 2019 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear and offside front sill have been previously repaired/covered in paint

under vehicle components covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,704 miles

General corrosion throughout

slight play n.s.f hub

Fail 27 May 2016 66,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n.s.r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o.s.r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

General corrosion throughout

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play n.s.f hub

Pass 30 May 2015 62,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exharst carroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension slightly carroded

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

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

Slight carrosion to chassis and sills

Fail 30 May 2015 62,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exharst carroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension slightly carroded

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

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

Slight carrosion to chassis and sills

Pass 7 May 2014 58,405 miles

all flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 55,633 miles

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/r tyre tread on limit

oil leak

slight wear in steering joints

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 May 2012 50,972 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight oil leak

slight wear in o/s/r ball joints

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar links

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 2 May 2012 50,972 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight oil leak

slight wear in o/s/r ball joints

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar links

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,973 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 May 2010 40,420 miles

syrface corrosion/ on brake pipes/ water pipe poor

Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,420 miles

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

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

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

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

syrface corrosion/ on brake pipes/ water pipe poor

Pass 1 May 2009 35,468 miles

flexy brake pipe ends corroded/

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,099 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,034 miles

play in steering system/ exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,648 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 LUZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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