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BL53 HFM

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HFM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,134 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 53,355 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 52,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 47,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 45,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 45,957 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,935 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,834 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 HFM is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 HFM registered?

BL53 HFM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is BL53 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HFM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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