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BW03 MGF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,598 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 75,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Alternator belt deteriorated

Anti slip device on clutch pedal missing

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges, requires new tyres ASAP and alingment

Brake discs corroded

Clutch fluid pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust box casing breaking up

Floor pan both sub frames and all suspension components rusty

Nail in offside front tyre

No movement on parking brake levers on callipers when parking brake operated

Slight play in both side rear upper ball joints

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,609 miles

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

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

front under body rust

rear exhaust slight deterioation

rear subframe slight rust

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,099 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc slighty worn.

Pass 29 May 2010 58,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,858 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BW03 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW03 MGF, 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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BW03 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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