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BT03 XZP

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,958 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,036 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front and rear suspension sub-frames rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Metal brake pipes degrading

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,009 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Bonnet lighting (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front and rear suspension sub-frames rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,407 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front and rear suspension beds

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,509 miles

both subframes corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe in engine bay starting to corrode at rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,505 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroding (on rear bulkhead)

both subframes corroding

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,632 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,632 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,071 miles

cooling pipes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Jun 2011 58,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corrored

rear brake discs badly pitted and corrored

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,553 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,553 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 4 Jun 2010 45,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,109 miles

both handbrake cable clevis on calliper ends , partially seized

corrosion on both rear brake discs [inner faces]

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

high level brake lamp inoperative

rear silencer central exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure at this time

wear / play in both track rod ends , both borderline to fail

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres , minor aeging cracks in tread rails

both handbrake cable clevis on calliper ends , partially seized

both nearside tyre treads on legal limit

corrosion on both rear brake discs [inner faces]

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

high level brake lamp inoperative

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear silencer central exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure at this time

wear / play in both track rod ends , both borderline to fail

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,053 miles

boot lid mounted brake lamp inoperative

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f wheel rim , inner bead , slight impact damage

n/s/r brake ,very slightly binding

Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

n/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,916 miles

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

n/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,180 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 XZP is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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