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BJ03 CEU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CEU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 37,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,179 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,931 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 36,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 36,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,854 miles

rusty oil filter

Fail 12 Jun 2019 35,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front flat battery

rusty oil filter

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,516 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 35,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,393 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 29 Nov 2014 34,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,788 miles

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

The exhaust box metal band is rusty and corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

The exhaust box metal band is rusty and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,771 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroided

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 24,560 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CEU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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