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BT03 CUU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,715 mi
Last recorded52,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CUU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have worn close to 2mm

front and rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,014 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have worn close to 2mm

front and rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 42,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,874 miles

rear brake pipes nearside and offside started to corrode by entrance point to flexi brake hoses

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,593 miles

centre high level stop lamp-not all bulbs working

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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BT03 CUU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT03 CUU, 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 BT03 CUU registered?

BT03 CUU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 CUU safe to buy?

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