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BN03 NKA

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

53,317 mi
Last recorded53,317 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NKA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,317 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,317 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,838 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,018 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 51,018 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,562 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,562 miles

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

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

cuts on o/s/r tyre cords not showing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,556 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,672 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BN03 NKA is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BN03 NKA, 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 BN03 NKA registered?

BN03 NKA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is BN03 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NKA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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