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BV03 WCJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,709 mi
Last recorded76,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,709 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,794 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,864 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,594 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,530 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,630 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and possibly repaired but cords not exposed

Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,628 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and possibly repaired but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,650 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,637 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 WCJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV03 WCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 WCJ registered?

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

Is BV03 WCJ safe to buy?

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