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BX03 ZHC

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,664 mi
Last recorded61,664 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZHC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 59,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 54,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,009 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 51,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored and excessive wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2017 48,450 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop light inop

Fail 6 May 2014 34,053 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop light inop

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,012 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 34,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres slightly cracked

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,021 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

front brake slightly imbalanced

offside front brake disc corroded

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Apr 2012 33,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking in tread

front brake slightly imbalanced

rear and offside front brake discs corroded

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,146 miles

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

advise front +rear discs slightly corroded

advise front tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,560 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,848 miles

One LED inop on high level brake lamp.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,226 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 ZHC is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

BX03 ZHC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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