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BF53 WLJ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,520 mi
Last recorded60,520 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,965 miles

several patches of front and rear subframes have slight patches of surface corrosion, ok at test.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,959 miles

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

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

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

several patches of front and rear subframes have slight patches of surface corrosion, ok at test.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,625 miles

Slight play in the offside upper ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's pitted on innere face

Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's pitted on innere face

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear disc'c slightly worn and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,786 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s mirror damaged.

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,183 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,183 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,106 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly scored on inside faces.

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 WLJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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