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BP03 OXB

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,742 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,353 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,199 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre tread scrubed off and getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,889 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubing off

Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,567 miles

tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,317 miles

both rear tyre treads low

front tyre treads starting to scrub edges off

nearside front shocker bottom bush worn and has lift-in

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,901 miles

boyh rear tyre treads low

slight play-in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 31 Jan 2015 47,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boyh rear tyre treads low

slight play-in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,495 miles

both rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,313 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,551 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,419 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust braket in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 36,056 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,937 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 25,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BP03 OXB 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 84.2%.

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 BP03 OXB, 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 BP03 OXB registered?

BP03 OXB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 OXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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