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BL53 HFN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,613 mi
Last recorded20,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 20,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 20,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 20,082 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,597 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Apr 2016 18,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,327 miles

e m l light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,232 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 4 Dec 2008 10,378 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 10,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,813 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 HFN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

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

Is BL53 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HFN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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