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BU03 XOH

2003 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 60,647 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 60,605 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking from hose connection to calliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,451 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,725 miles

Complete undercarriage coated in underseal including suspension components

Nearside rear service brake lagging slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,583 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 47,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 47,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,475 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 45,582 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,394 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 14 Aug 2012 39,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,838 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BU03 XOH is a 2003 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 XOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 XOH registered?

BU03 XOH is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BU03 XOH safe to buy?

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