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BF53 WNH

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,566 miles

surface corrosion all under car

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,434 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,434 miles

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,091 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 58,091 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,024 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,549 miles

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 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,125 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,744 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPE

REAR BOX STRAP

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,326 miles

ALL 4 TYRES GETTING LOW [ BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM ]

UNDER BODY CORRSION ON SUB FRAMES

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,439 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 19,922 miles

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

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 WNH is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver 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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

BF53 WNH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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