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BV03 WCU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 42,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perishing between treads

Fail 23 Mar 2013 36,020 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perishing between treads

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,390 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

o/s outlet of exhaust blocked

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

o/s outlet of exhaust blocked

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,691 miles

inner face on front discs in poor condition

inner face on rear discs in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres,outer sidewalls perished

Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

inner face on front discs in poor condition

inner face on rear discs in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres,outer sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,629 miles

Front And Rear Tyres are cracked on the sidewalls.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front And Rear Tyres are cracked on the sidewalls.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,005 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,204 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 WCU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

BV03 WCU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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