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BJ03 CFP

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,494 mi
Last recorded42,494 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CFP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 42,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 39,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,724 miles

engine rattle on start up

Fail 24 Nov 2020 36,723 miles

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

engine rattle on start up

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,490 miles

Front tyres worn and deteriorated

The rear brakes are tight

The rear tyres are very deteriorated and worn right to the legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn and deteriorated

The rear brakes are tight

The rear tyres are very deteriorated and worn right to the legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,673 miles

all four tyres getting low and perished

underside of car lots of surface rust

Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,622 miles

Near side front tyre starting to show wear on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,622 miles

Near side front tyre starting to show wear on inside edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,691 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,865 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 CFP is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ03 CFP, 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 CFP registered?

BJ03 CFP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BJ03 CFP safe to buy?

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