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AO53 BYK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 55,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 55,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 55,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 48,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust box band broken

n/s washer poor

Pass 29 May 2013 43,581 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 43,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,974 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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AO53 BYK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO53 BYK, 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 AO53 BYK registered?

AO53 BYK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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