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BJ53 PFZ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,230 mi
Last recorded58,230 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 51,384 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,852 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 48,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,832 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 46,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 46,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,502 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside park brake performance poor (park brake efficiency 16%)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,970 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 31,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,989 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,239 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,034 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres close to breakers

Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres close to breakers

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,487 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 PFZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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