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BU52 CVF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CVF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,355 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom of shock absorber (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom of shock absorber (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,436 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

N/s/f tyre has splits on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 60,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

N/s/f tyre has splits on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,789 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers split

Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,783 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SRS/air bag light on dash

lamimate on rear number plate

nearside rear tyre worn close ti 1.6mm legal limt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,005 miles

SRS/air bag light on dash

lamimate on rear number plate

nearside rear tyre worn close ti 1.6mm legal limt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,162 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,724 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 9,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,738 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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BU52 CVF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU52 CVF, 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 BU52 CVF registered?

BU52 CVF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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