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BM53 SUN

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 SUN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 165,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 165,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 158,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,036 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,036 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,991 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 77,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,487 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,326 miles

evidence of leak from coolant pipe under offside rear floor

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight cut to rear tyre walls not showing cords

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,443 miles

centre water rail badly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,443 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)

centre water rail badly corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall "kerb" damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 39,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BM53 SUN is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BM53 SUN, 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 BM53 SUN registered?

BM53 SUN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BM53 SUN safe to buy?

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