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BK03 EJN

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EJN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,129 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 64,755 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,745 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 64,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 64,457 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 64,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 63,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,165 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,091 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,977 miles

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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BK03 EJN is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK03 EJN, 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 BK03 EJN registered?

BK03 EJN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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