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BF53 RZE

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,937 mi
Last recorded59,937 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 51,602 miles

Emissions not tested throttle sticking,cannot perform emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 48,545 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 48,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 43,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 38,781 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 35,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,896 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 RZE 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 71.4%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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