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BG53 WFV

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,510 mi
Last recorded51,510 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,384 miles

Corrosion to exhaust joints.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,331 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 39,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,843 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 WFV is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG53 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

BG53 WFV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BG53 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WFV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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