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BF53 MKK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,103 mi
Last recorded64,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 64,103 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 63,874 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,918 miles

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,531 miles

All brake discs deteriorated on inner faces.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,836 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,051 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,051 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,727 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

3 nails in o/s/r tyre

all tyres starting to crack between treads

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 MKK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BF53 MKK, 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 MKK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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