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BK53 CZT

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CZT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,805 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,461 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,460 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,196 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT LOWER SHOCK MOUNTIN BOLT SLIGHTLY BENT.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ADVISE O/S FRONT LOWER SHOCK MOUNTIN BOLT SLIGHTLY BENT.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r/caliper seized

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pass wiper blade poor

wear front discs inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,337 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,548 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 CZT is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BK53 CZT, 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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BK53 CZT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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