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BP52 GDV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,707 mi
Last recorded35,707 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rose Joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 35,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rose Joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,660 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,261 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 34,259 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 33,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,707 miles

Oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,555 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive e/m light on (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 28,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 27,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,939 miles

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

small cracks in rear tyres.slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 12 May 2009 19,161 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 17,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,200 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 GDV 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 GDV, 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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BP52 GDV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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