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BX03 ZZK

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZZK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 65,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,736 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,699 miles

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,106 miles

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

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

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

oil filter leaking

rear brake discs starting to corrode pads also low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2011 44,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,372 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 36,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 31,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,243 miles

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

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 ZZK is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

BX03 ZZK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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