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BP03 PXU

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PXU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,958 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 61,958 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,257 miles

offside rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2024 52,257 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of nearside sill in rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,581 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

some brake hose metal ends corroded

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,199 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake hose metal end corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,491 miles

offside front brake hose metal end corroded

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 43,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside front brake hose metal end corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,919 miles

Handbrake performance low o/s

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,431 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 19 Mar 2018 41,431 miles

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

front brake discs surface corrosion

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,150 miles

portions of 3rd brake light not lit

Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

portions of 3rd brake light not lit

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,127 miles

Front brake hose metal ends corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,904 miles

All brake hose metal ends corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,783 miles

Front brake discs extremely badly corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,064 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,162 miles

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

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 PXU is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BP03 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

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