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BJ03 CEA

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CEA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body condition has corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,335 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 48,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the floor few places (6.1.B.2)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 3 May 2017 45,521 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Fail 3 May 2017 45,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,492 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 38,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 34,231 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and is close to minimum tread

n/s/r brake pads are getting low

n/s/r outer brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 29,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 29,547 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 24,198 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 24,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,520 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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BJ03 CEA is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ03 CEA, 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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BJ03 CEA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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