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BF53 WNK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,269 mi
Last recorded63,269 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WNK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,643 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends have slight play … advise replace soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

washer jets slightly weak performance

Fail 8 Jun 2019 59,576 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends have slight play … advise replace soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

washer jets slightly weak performance

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,984 miles

traces of play felt in front and rear suspension ...unable to identify

Fail 9 Jun 2018 58,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears / split / insecure rubber blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look thin … cannot clearly see to fully assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

traces of play felt in front and rear suspension ...unable to identify

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,191 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 43,424 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,818 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,249 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 WNK is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WNK, 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 WNK registered?

BF53 WNK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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