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BJ03 CGZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,256 mi
Last recorded43,256 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,256 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 43,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,262 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine warning light on

o/s front tyre cracks on edges of tread

Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine warning light on

o/s front tyre cracks on edges of tread

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,325 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,354 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,443 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,653 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 32,653 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded in places

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,199 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 CGZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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