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BL03 EWG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,360 mi
Last recorded26,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 23,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 20,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,236 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,385 miles

Keep check on tyre wear, 3-4mm, limit 1.6mm.

Nearside front tyre worn, inner edge, recommend check wheel alignment.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,393 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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BL03 EWG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL03 EWG, 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 BL03 EWG registered?

BL03 EWG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BL03 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 EWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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