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BV03 WCF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WCF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,786 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,788 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Can be greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 52,194 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Can be greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in treads and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in treads and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 49,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,935 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 47,920 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 47,919 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 47,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,338 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,269 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,361 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,342 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 20,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,487 miles

damage to drivers side seat cover

offside front check strap clicking

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 WCF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV03 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

BV03 WCF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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