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BK03 EJX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,244 mi
Last recorded22,244 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 22,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 21,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 1-3mm wearing on inner edge and o/s/f 2-3mm

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,397 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 20,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,376 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 18,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2009 17,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on front lower arms

front wipers split

Pass 2 May 2008 17,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EJX is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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