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BD53 YGW

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YGW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 52,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 52,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 51,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 50,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2020 48,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 47,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,611 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,016 miles

tow bar not fitted.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 43,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,415 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 20,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,120 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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BD53 YGW is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD53 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 YGW registered?

BD53 YGW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BD53 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 YGW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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