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BU03 KOB

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KOB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,372 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,372 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,682 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,679 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,925 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,962 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 38,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 38,005 miles

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

body and paintwork damage

minor stone chips to windscreen

Fail 9 May 2013 38,005 miles

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

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

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

body and paintwork damage

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2012 36,986 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2011 35,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 35,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 32,548 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,400 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight misshape nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,075 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 KOB is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BU03 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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