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BT52 UTU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,995 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS IN POOR COND

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2017 104,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2016 98,300 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,300 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,107 miles

drivers door chech strap broken

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,083 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers door chech strap broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,350 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

NSF tyre flat

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

OSR brake binding

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,803 miles

Head gasket leaking

Rear exhaus silencer corroded

SRS Light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaus silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,019 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,019 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,527 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play from steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,527 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play from steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2009 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,669 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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BT52 UTU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT52 UTU, 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 BT52 UTU registered?

BT52 UTU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is BT52 UTU safe to buy?

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