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BV03 BZX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 83,878 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 81,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 76,695 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement. (16%)

Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 68,266 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Inner Sills

Fail 10 Dec 2016 67,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm Corroded, Strength is Significantly Weakened due to Hole in Centre of Arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Inner Sills

Rear Brake Discs Inner Faces Very Poor Condition

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,711 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on there inner braking faces

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 56,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,456 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,456 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,470 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,101 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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BV03 BZX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV03 BZX, 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 BV03 BZX registered?

BV03 BZX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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