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BL53 ALO

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ALO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 54,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,558 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,092 miles

Front subframe/front towing eyes corroded

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Underfloor water pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 49,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits catalyst and rear silencer has no flanges left as corroded off (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and catalyst flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front subframe rusted and towing eyes rusted off

under floor water pipes rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,457 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,509 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded booth side front subframe front mounts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,521 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,520 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 26,796 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,338 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,997 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,061 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD PERISHED AND SPLIT SLIGHTLY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,219 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding on inner brake surfaces.

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 6 Dec 2006 17,897 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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BL53 ALO is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 ALO, 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 BL53 ALO registered?

BL53 ALO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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