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BT03 CXR

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CXR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 68,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 67,702 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2024 66,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 62,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 57,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 52,657 miles

advise osf top ball joint on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,215 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 42,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,670 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,325 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,518 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,439 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Fail 13 May 2010 29,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 18,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,986 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 9,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 CXR is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

BT03 CXR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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