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BX03 ZCV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 77,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,217 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light lit

centre stop lamp inop

engine management light lit

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light lit

battery loose

centre stop lamp inop

corrosion on brake pipes

engine management light lit

Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light lit

battery insecure

centre stop lamp inop

corrosion on brake pipes

engine management light lit

o/s/f binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,716 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Handbrake lever does not qwuite return fully.

Slight cut in thick part of n/s/f side wall of tyre.

The o/s/f disc is corroding.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre stop light not working.

Handbrake lever does not qwuite return fully.

Slight cut in thick part of n/s/f side wall of tyre.

The o/s/f disc is corroding.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

disks are worn all round

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,858 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

o/side+n/side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,830 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 40,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 26,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,971 miles

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 ZCV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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