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BP52 GCV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,033 mi
Last recorded31,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 31,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 29,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 28,668 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 28,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 21,750 miles

All four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 3 May 2019 20,588 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 20,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,315 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 20,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,161 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,139 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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BP52 GCV 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 BP52 GCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP52 GCV registered?

BP52 GCV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is BP52 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 GCV 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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