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BX03 XVD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 78,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 52,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,763 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 45,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,799 miles

Slight movement in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bush

Fail 16 May 2016 37,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bush

Pass 18 May 2015 36,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 35,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 34,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 16,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XVD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XVD, 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 BX03 XVD registered?

BX03 XVD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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