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BN53 DHX

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,241 mi
Last recorded48,241 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DHX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,949 miles

ALL THE SUSPENSION IS CORRODED

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,285 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,561 miles

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 14 May 2010 24,240 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,272 miles

passenger window not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,387 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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BN53 DHX is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN53 DHX, 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 BN53 DHX registered?

BN53 DHX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BN53 DHX safe to buy?

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