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BJ03 VOM

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VOM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 80,095 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,766 miles

reverse lights do not work

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,165 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,069 miles

front to rear coolant pipes surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,166 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 45,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake imbalance slightly high (11%)

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres badly perished in tread area

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit on centre tread

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,021 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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BJ03 VOM is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ03 VOM, 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 BJ03 VOM registered?

BJ03 VOM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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