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BU03 AUK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,783 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak front too rear both pipe ()

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with wishbone both side and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with arms both side with wishbone both side and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,830 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coolant leak pipes front to rear of the vehicle ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 62,838 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,018 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 60,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid

small air pipe hanging down needs to be checked

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,822 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,675 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,474 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,003 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 AUK 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 76.9%.

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

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