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BL53 HFT

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 48,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,338 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 44,335 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,811 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 38,811 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 9 Mar 2018 36,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,830 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,611 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 29,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,201 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 28,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,500 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,569 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 HFT is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

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

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