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BV03 XVD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,741 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken/exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,773 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 51,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 45,481 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 3 May 2011 45,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 5 May 2010 42,751 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 May 2010 42,747 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,824 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 31,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,832 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 23,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,047 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 XVD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

BV03 XVD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BV03 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 XVD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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