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BJ53 OJP

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,123 mi
Last recorded37,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,333 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,282 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)

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,796 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 OJP is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

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

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