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BP03 PXA

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 74,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2017 74,403 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2016 71,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,359 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle undersealed

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 654,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,469 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,834 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,882 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)

backbox strap is broken but system is still well supported

coolant pipes from front to rear slight corrosion

n/s/f-o/s/f tyre are badly cracking on sidewalls but no cords showing

small oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyers have light cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,250 miles

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

scraches on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PXA is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

BP03 PXA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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