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BU03 AWH

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AWH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,036 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,224 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,776 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,333 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 37,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,780 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 AWH is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AWH, 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 AWH registered?

BU03 AWH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BU03 AWH safe to buy?

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