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BF53 UUG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UUG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 73,385 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 May 2013 73,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,242 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,791 miles

Centre brake light in/op .

Chip in front windscreen.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,202 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,225 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,220 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UUG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UUG, 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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What year was BF53 UUG registered?

BF53 UUG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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