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AM03 BYD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BYD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 82,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel or restriction felt (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear/cracked around bead rim area deep enough to reach plys.(advise also sight perishing/cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (silencer and cat flanges deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush slight play/knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 80,453 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Also affecting dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,309 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

eml lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,224 miles

all brake discs show slight deterioration

all brake flexy hoses show some rusting to metal ferules

both rear suspension, top ball joints have slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,114 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,106 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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AM03 BYD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM03 BYD, 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 AM03 BYD registered?

AM03 BYD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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