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BT03 XYM

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XYM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,255 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in upper suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in upper suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up in wheel arch rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 100,226 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 100,101 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 100,101 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 100,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,009 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 99,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 98,031 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 87,677 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 87,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 77,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 69,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,425 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2010 52,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front pads 4-5 thsnd miles left approx

n/s/r tyre low 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner and outer shoulders

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2006 24,270 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 XYM is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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