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BG53 WFO

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,779 mi
Last recorded37,779 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,779 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY SLIGHTLY DUE TO STANDING

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,389 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 37,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,719 miles

Nail in NS/R tyre

Nail in OS/R tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Screw in Ns/F tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 36,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in NS/R tyre

Nail in OS/R tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Screw in Ns/F tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

scratches in front windowscreen.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,544 miles

scratches in front windowscreen.

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 WFO is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 WFO registered?

BG53 WFO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BG53 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WFO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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