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BT03 XYZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

72,437 mi
Last recorded72,437 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,437 miles

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 72,437 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,430 miles

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

General underbody surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,427 miles

General underbody surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,418 miles

General age related under body surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crash beam mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General age related under body surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,250 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre to rear outer sill incomplete welding(not welded all way round) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre badly perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to crack between treads

some corrosion front subframe front mountings

some play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,801 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

corrosion to front subframe

offside front wheel rim distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,935 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,888 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal very high

Coolant leak (Fast) from center pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear subframes corroding.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrision in subframes

Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,138 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrision in subframes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,541 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,097 miles

off side rear fotbrake low compared to near side rear.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,093 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

off side rear fotbrake low compared to near side rear.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,495 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 9 Nov 2007 26,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,121 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XYZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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