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BL53 AOG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,184 mi
Last recorded44,184 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AOG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,593 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,593 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,530 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,412 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,580 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

flaking to front and rear subframes

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,588 miles

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

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

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 1 Nov 2011 38,357 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,097 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 15 May 2008 19,489 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,471 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 18,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 13,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 AOG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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