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BK53 HRC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HRC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,275 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slight perishing evident!

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,617 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,472 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near 3 way union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine loom rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,194 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Rear rear brake discs forming corrosion on braking faces

Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,934 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 51,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,438 miles

Hand brake poor

off side front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,438 miles

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

Hand brake poor

off side front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,260 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,118 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,226 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,291 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 HRC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HRC, 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 BK53 HRC registered?

BK53 HRC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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