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BW03 VLL

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,680 mi
Last recorded56,680 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VLL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 56,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened nearside front mounting metal body corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened offside front mounting body corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe both front mounting metal bodies starting to corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,529 miles

light corrosion on nearside rear subframe mount

low effort on offside rear hand brake performance

Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,195 miles

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind but not enough to show in roller brake tester.

exhaust flexi slightly deterioraited.

front tyres heavily worn inner edge,both heavily cracked but not deep enough to expose cords.

offside front steering rack arm has slight play.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 52,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind but not enough to show in roller brake tester.

exhaust flexi slightly deterioraited.

front tyres heavily worn inner edge,both heavily cracked but not deep enough to expose cords.

offside front steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

srs light on

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

srs light on

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,395 miles

Airbag warning light on indicating a fault

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,386 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Airbag warning light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 36,441 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 17,667 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 VLL is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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