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BW03 OVJ

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,424 mi
Last recorded90,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OVJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,424 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 90,420 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicator

engine management light lit

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 88,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,356 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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BW03 OVJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVJ, 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 BW03 OVJ registered?

BW03 OVJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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