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BJ53 OJN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OJN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 42,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 May 2010 41,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 41,709 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,981 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,981 miles

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OJN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

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

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