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BK03 BXU

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BXU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,266 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 92,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,862 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front seat belt slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolts to the hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly worn

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,945 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at filter ()

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at filter ()

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,134 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,296 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 4 Mar 2017 63,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blades poor

under water pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,889 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,158 miles

front and rear subframes corroding

n/s/r brake disc inner face slightly corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,418 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 34,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres perished/cracking along tread lines

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,259 miles

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

slight binding o/s rear brake

Fail 14 May 2010 23,259 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight binding o/s n/s rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,999 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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BK03 BXU is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BK03 BXU, 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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BK03 BXU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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