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BX03 YSC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,944 mi
Last recorded55,944 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,944 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,353 miles

Rear brake discs very corroded

front Brake discs very corroded

Fail 9 May 2009 41,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front wiper blade - defective and has scratched/damaged front windscreen.

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

Pass 9 May 2009 41,572 miles

Nearside front wiper blade - defective and has scratched/damaged front windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2008 34,801 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 19,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YSC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX03 YSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 YSC registered?

BX03 YSC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BX03 YSC safe to buy?

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