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BU03 ATX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ATX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 16,472 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 16,472 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 16,459 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,385 miles

Coolant leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 16,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and thin inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,250 miles

Coolant leak engine

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 16,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak engine

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,020 miles

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

discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,910 miles

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

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

discs corroded

slight play in ns shock bush

Pass 24 May 2019 15,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight play in ns lower shock bush

Pass 25 May 2018 15,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in nsf shock lower bush

Pass 3 May 2017 15,758 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

slight play in nsf shock bush

Pass 31 May 2016 15,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2016 15,531 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,114 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,075 miles

battery insecure

rear discs poor

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,028 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,527 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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BU03 ATX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 ATX, 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 BU03 ATX registered?

BU03 ATX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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