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D4 BUN

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,442 mi
Last recorded49,442 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 BUN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 49,442 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 49,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,048 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,457 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,148 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 48,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked across zone A in drivers view (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 47,520 miles

Corrosion to all flexi ferrules

Windscreen is cracked at bottom of zone A

Fail 5 May 2017 47,520 miles

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

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

Corrosion to all flexi ferrules

Windscreen is cracked at bottom of zone A

Pass 8 May 2015 47,106 miles

Windscreen cracked in swept area more than 40mm but not inline of vision

Fail 8 May 2015 47,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen cracked in swept area more than 40mm but not inline of vision

Pass 15 May 2012 46,749 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2012 46,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 46,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,834 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 43,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 41,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,444 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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D4 BUN is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D4 BUN, 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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D4 BUN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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