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BL03 HWS

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HWS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine has a misfire

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,028 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,941 miles

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,691 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a large split forming on the inside tyre wall (205 50 15 V)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,889 miles

all tyres sidewalls/tread deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2010 27,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres sidewalls/tread deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,653 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 20,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,993 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on faces

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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BL03 HWS is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL03 HWS, 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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BL03 HWS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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