CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU03 KFR

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,154 mi
Last recorded47,154 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KFR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 47,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,360 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 45,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 44,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 23 May 2017 41,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,141 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 40,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 39,290 miles

corrosion brake discs front and rear

deep cracks both front tyres

slight play offside inner steering rack socket

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,220 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,471 miles

Rear tyres worn to 2.5-3mm.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,792 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU03 KFR is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 KFR?

You can check the full history of BU03 KFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU03 KFR registered?

BU03 KFR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is BU03 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 KFR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU03 KFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU03 KFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.