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BJ53 HGN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,264 mi
Last recorded20,264 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HGN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 20,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 20,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 19,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 19,598 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,522 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 16,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,533 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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BJ53 HGN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ53 HGN, 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 BJ53 HGN registered?

BJ53 HGN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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