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BL53 LZG

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,843 mi
Last recorded91,843 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,843 miles

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 91,843 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs corroded, o/s handbrake effort weak.

slight knock on o/s /f suspension area. requires further investigation.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 83,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs corroded, o/s handbrake effort weak.

slight knock on o/s /f suspension area. requires further investigation.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,606 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2016 77,606 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,984 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,888 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs scored

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,565 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Offside headlamp cover has slight condensation

Some of the Windscreen washer jets require re-aiming

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,860 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 LZG is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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