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BP03 RHU

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,815 mi
Last recorded33,815 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 RHU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 33,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 33,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 33,493 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 33,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 33,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 32,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,786 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 32,549 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 32,382 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2012 32,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

reversing light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,173 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

very slight play to offside top ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2010 291,473 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

very slight play to offside top ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2009 24,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,660 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,305 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 13,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,556 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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BP03 RHU is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

BP03 RHU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BP03 RHU safe to buy?

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