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BN03 FFK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,417 mi
Last recorded56,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FFK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 54,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 54,172 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 54,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 47,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & BACK 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,415 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,590 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 35,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,640 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,230 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 FFK is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

BN03 FFK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 FFK safe to buy?

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