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BW03 OXH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,414 mi
Last recorded107,414 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 103,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring broken track rod (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,763 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,612 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S AND O/S TOP REAR BALL JOINTS

Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,190 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,456 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some scoring on screen advise replace n/s wiper blade

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,267 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 OXH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

BW03 OXH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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