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BJ03 PNV

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,463 mi
Last recorded74,463 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,463 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,461 miles

Nearside Front stabiliser bar insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2022 74,460 miles

Emissions not tested excessive fumes aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front stabiliser bar insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,068 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Parking brake 17%. minimum 16%.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake 17%. minimum 16%.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,801 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,672 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 PNV is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

BJ03 PNV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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