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A3 BVV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,047 mi
Last recorded43,047 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,047 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,781 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,251 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 33,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,288 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,376 miles

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

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

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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A3 BVV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A3 BVV, 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 A3 BVV registered?

A3 BVV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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