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BP03 TYZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 TYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 39,377 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 39,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 35,607 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Segments of high level light in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 25,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,589 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 24,557 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,334 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,333 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 23,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,607 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,562 miles

o/s/f wiper blade poor condision

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,352 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 TYZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYZ, 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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BP03 TYZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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