MOT Status
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68,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
parking brake performance only just met the requirements, repair or adjustment may be required
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
parking brake performance only just met the requirements, repair or adjustment may be required
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres outer walls cracked but not exsposing cords
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres outer walls cracked but not exsposing cords
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both front tyre walls cracking but not exsposing cords
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres walls cracking but not exsposing cords
front no plate cracked slightly.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front no plate cracked slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 YRX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BD53 YRX, 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 BD53 YRX registered?
BD53 YRX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is BD53 YRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 YRX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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