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BV03 CEK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,089 mi
Last recorded32,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CEK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,943 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,847 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column uj slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,298 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

MIL on

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,029 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,007 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,134 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

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 CEK is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

BV03 CEK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BV03 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 CEK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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