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BN03 CNK

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CNK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both o/side tyres cracking and perrishing

front and rear subframe rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,160 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,714 miles

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

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

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

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016 73,634 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,634 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,948 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,696 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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BN03 CNK is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN03 CNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 CNK registered?

BN03 CNK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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