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BX03 UBB

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UBB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 50,535 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,716 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper swivel joint slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper swivel joint slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 46,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper swivel joint slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper swivel joint slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2018 45,948 miles

All brake disc's are rusted pitted both side of discs front and rear brakes.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

damage to rear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

damage to rear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,423 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,767 miles

Nearside Front 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 tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight damage to rear bumper and rear panel

Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight damage to rear bumper and rear panel

Nearside Front 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 tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,273 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall splits

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,383 miles

nearside washer jet weak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,524 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,473 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn

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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BX03 UBB is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX03 UBB, 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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BX03 UBB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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