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BW03 OZA

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,055 mi
Last recorded64,055 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,055 miles

o/s front shocker lower bush slight wear and play

o/s rear upper balljoint slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,054 miles

Emissions not tested overheating but before overheating was failing on co2 /hc and lamda (7.3.A.1)

o/s front shocker lower bush slight wear and play

o/s front shocker lower bush slight wear and play

o/s rear upper balljoint slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,887 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not connected (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,305 miles

brake discs slightly rusted

brake efficency close to limit

coolant pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

engine light on

exhaust flexible repaired with bandage

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2013 62,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs slightly rusted

coolant pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

engine light on

exhaust flexible repaired with bandage

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,637 miles

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear coolant pipes excessively corroded

o/s front to rear coolant pipe leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,609 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear coolant pipes excessively corroded

o/s front to rear coolant pipe leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,978 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,539 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 20,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OZA 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 55.6%.

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 BW03 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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