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BT03 LRN

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 70,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 70,324 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 70,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front and O/S rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four tyres perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S rear subframe mount slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,604 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 65,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,458 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 64,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BIND O/S/ F WHEEL

Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BIND O/S/ F WHEEL

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,970 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,319 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,775 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,292 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,653 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm. front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,653 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm. front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,268 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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BT03 LRN is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LRN, 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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BT03 LRN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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