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BV03 WCM

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WCM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,457 miles

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 111,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,086 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Hole in rear screen

Nearside front brake effort lags

Offside rear brake binding on slightly and inner pad wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,914 miles

Both rear tyres on legal lim its.Tyre size 205/50X17v.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 55,089 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,695 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 WCM is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WCM, 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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BV03 WCM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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