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BF53 RXN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,807 mi
Last recorded70,807 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 69,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2018 59,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,390 miles

1.o/s front tyre perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,590 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 43,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,833 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,701 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 RXN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXN, 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

How do I check the history of BF53 RXN?

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What year was BF53 RXN registered?

BF53 RXN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is BF53 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RXN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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