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BL03 HXX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,204 mi
Last recorded44,204 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 44,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 43,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 43,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45V16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Seal Area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 43,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45V16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Seal Area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 41,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 39,607 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 39,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 37,360 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 37,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Fail 22 May 2013 35,171 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 35,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 29,275 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discse slight pitting

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discse slight pitting

Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,099 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 HXX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL03 HXX, 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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BL03 HXX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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