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BL53 AOC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,820 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

suspension components have been undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,001 miles

Exhaust strap badly corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 26,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust strap badly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,935 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 AOC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AOC, 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 AOC registered?

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

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