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BU03 KRE

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,263 mi
Last recorded24,263 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 21,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,176 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 21,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 20,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,685 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 19,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 17,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,606 miles

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

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

suspenion arms and components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper smeary

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 14,863 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper smeary

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,762 miles

FRONT TYRES SIZE;195/45/R16 84W.

GENERAL RUST UNDERNEATH,REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

N/S/F WHEEL IMPACTED,DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL,AND TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

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

REAR DISCS POOR INNER FACES,BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRES SIZE;215/40/R16 82W.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 12,981 miles

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

n/s/f tyre;cut in sidewall.

n/s/r brakes binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 7,632 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 KRE is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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