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BJ03 CEV

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,115 mi
Last recorded40,115 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CEV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 40,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,089 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,063 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,292 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 25,292 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,038 miles

washer jets half blocked

Pass 5 May 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,039 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 CEV is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CEV, 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 BJ03 CEV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 CEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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