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BG53 DZR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DZR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 47,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both subframes rusted

floor pans rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,100 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 47,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front UNDER BODY SUPPORT BRACE INSECURE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

parkbrake borderline

Fail 2 Oct 2023 47,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhuast rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,061 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND ALL SUSPENTION CORRODED

Fail 30 Sep 2022 45,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND ALL SUSPENTION CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2021 44,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

park brake borderline

Fail 20 Jul 2021 44,483 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,681 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,648 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 41,648 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 39,749 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,221 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,221 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,800 miles

both front tyres perished

font brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,514 miles

centre brake light inoperative

front brake discs corroded

washers weak operation

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,593 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,977 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 20,977 miles

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 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 18 Dec 2007 18,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,371 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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BG53 DZR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 DZR, 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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BG53 DZR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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