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BF53 DYY

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,965 mi
Last recorded59,965 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,965 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 59,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,172 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 57,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

centre brake lamp missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,365 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,704 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,337 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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BF53 DYY is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF53 DYY, 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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BF53 DYY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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