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BG53 ZMO

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,087 mi
Last recorded32,087 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 32,087 miles

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

Offside park brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 32,086 miles

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

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

Offside park brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,806 miles

Offside park brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 15 May 2024 30,749 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 30,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 26,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 21,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 21,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 21,472 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,448 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,435 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 17,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,264 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,310 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 10,285 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZMO is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

BG53 ZMO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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