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BL53 AFF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,589 mi
Last recorded62,589 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AFF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads look over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear suspension arm slight play marked in yellow

Offside Rear suspension arm slight play marked in yellow

oil leak

osf and both wheel rims damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,014 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake pads over heated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,404 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pads over heated

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pads over heated

Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,595 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 58,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,256 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre as cut in side wall ,no cords showing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 36,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre as cut in side wall ,no cords showing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,742 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

alternator belt

debrie betweeb the offside front tyre and rim

front tyres and rear tyres need swopping round

nearside washer jet

Pass 9 May 2011 25,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,956 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,169 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,169 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,528 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 14,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,388 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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BL53 AFF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BL53 AFF, 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 BL53 AFF registered?

BL53 AFF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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