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BF53 UVC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 64,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 63,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,472 miles

Front washers providing fluid but not very strong

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 60,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2015 57,217 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 3 Sep 2012 52,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 50,490 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2008 39,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,791 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,756 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 UVC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

BF53 UVC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 UVC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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