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BG53 WFM

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,674 mi
Last recorded73,674 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WFM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,906 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,789 miles

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

coolant leak on radiator

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,272 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,964 miles

offside front brake binding.

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 WFM is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG53 WFM, 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 BG53 WFM registered?

BG53 WFM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BG53 WFM safe to buy?

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