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BF53 MKN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,018 mi
Last recorded61,018 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 61,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front tyres have slight perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,104 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,349 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,040 miles

O/S/F tyre and N/S/F tyre both cracking in the tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,473 miles

offside front sunvisor does not seat in off position (not in driver view)

offside front toeing eye damaged

vehicle overheated during test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front sunvisor does not seat in off position (not in driver view)

offside front toeing eye damaged

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 41,012 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs thin and corroded

rear discs thin

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,975 miles

o/s/f disc innerface corroded

rear discs worn thin

Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/f disc innerface corroded

rear discs worn thin

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 25,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,170 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 MKN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF53 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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