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BL53 LZH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,752 mi
Last recorded56,752 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,003 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from dips to block fitting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,845 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 15,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,561 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 13,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,586 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 10,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 9,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,660 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 LZH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

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

Is BL53 LZH safe to buy?

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