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BN53 BGZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,417 mi
Last recorded90,417 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,417 miles

corrosion to front + rear subframes

corrosion patches to sills + inner rear sills

n/s/r handbrake cable worn - rubbing on exhaust

wear to front drop link bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2026 90,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wear to front drop link bushes

corrosion patches to sills + inner rear sills

corrosion to front + rear subframes

n/s/r handbrake cable worn - rubbing on exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion hole to offside front tow eye at subframe

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floor pans

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to nearside rear sill

nearside rear parking brake cable insecure/fouling exhaust but not affecting operation - recommend repair

offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2024 90,170 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe offside front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion hole to offside front tow eye at subframe

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floor pans

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to nearside rear sill

nearside rear parking brake cable insecure/fouling exhaust but not affecting operation - recommend repair

offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,602 miles

Central clutch rigid line, corroded or covered in grease

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable loose, catching on exhaust, however no effecting the operation of cable

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 89,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central clutch rigid line, corroded or covered in grease

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable loose, catching on exhaust, however no effecting the operation of cable

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,417 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General condition of under body corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Test carry out wet condition

Fail 21 Nov 2022 88,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General condition of under body corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Test carry out wet condition

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst while testing brakes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,621 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 81,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 78,727 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front and rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,001 miles

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,183 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Offside washer jet leaking into load area.

found vacuum pipe hanging down offside rear of engine.

high level brake light disconnected.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,122 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside sill damaged.

Offside washer jet leaking into load area.

found vacuum pipe hanging down offside rear of engine.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,746 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge and nailed on shoulder.

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 24 May 2014 68,242 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 64,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,439 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,310 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 1,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 41,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,773 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear discs wearing on inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,585 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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BN53 BGZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BN53 BGZ, 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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BN53 BGZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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