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BK53 ARX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,374 mi
Last recorded46,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ARX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,374 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 46,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 46,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,768 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,329 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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BK53 ARX 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 95%.

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 BK53 ARX, 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 BK53 ARX registered?

BK53 ARX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BK53 ARX safe to buy?

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