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BJ53 OJC

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,801 mi
Last recorded34,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 34,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 33,132 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,244 miles

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,326 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 OJC is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ53 OJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 OJC registered?

BJ53 OJC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 OJC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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