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BJ53 OJF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 91,342 miles

handbrake getting high

Fail 7 Apr 2023 91,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

handbrake getting high

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 90,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 86,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 81,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly misaligned both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill slightly rusty

Fail 25 May 2017 81,095 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly misaligned both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill slightly rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,092 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 69,578 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

center brake light not working

Pass 21 May 2014 68,156 miles

Engine coolant leak

High level brake light not working

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 68,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine coolant leak

High level brake light not working

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 66,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,427 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,766 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,757 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,831 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 OJF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ53 OJF, 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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BJ53 OJF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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