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BL53 AKG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 89,845 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge, 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge, 205/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear outer body sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear outer body sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,013 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside outer body sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside outer sill panel starting to corrode

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

Pass 1 May 2019 87,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel left

Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint on the back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed by front wheel arch

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by splitter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by splitter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,859 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,333 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,651 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,638 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,063 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

advise front disc/s slightley worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,063 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

advise front disc/s slightley worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,903 miles

heater blower not working correctley not turning off

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,614 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread pattern

slight rough action offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 AKG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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