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BV03 WDP

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,227 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder of tyre worn close to cords no visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion showing at the rear sill inner on passengers side next to wheel arch . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder of tyre worn close to cords no visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion showing at the rear sill inner on drivers side next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake showing low effort may require further clean and adjustment.

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,329 miles

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

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

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

All brake discs are corroded

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,016 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,748 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,128 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 WDP is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

BV03 WDP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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