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AC03 BNY

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BNY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 93,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 May 2018 93,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 91,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 91,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 87,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Pass 16 May 2014 73,173 miles

Both rear discs have a corrosion wear lip

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

Fail 15 May 2014 73,173 miles

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

Both rear discs have a corrosion wear lip

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 29 May 2013 63,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,539 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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AC03 BNY is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC03 BNY, 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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AC03 BNY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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