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BJ03 CXW

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both park brake performances low

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

oil filler bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil filler bracket broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,821 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil filler bracket broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Pass 18 May 2016 92,564 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

metal fixing in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2015 90,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 75,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,646 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads starting too get low †nsf tyre worn on edge †osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,477 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 CXW is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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