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BN53 BKE

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BKE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch slip rubber missing

slight crosion on all suspnsioncomponets

Pass 26 May 2018 81,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,400 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,051 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,184 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,050 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 BKE is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 BKE, 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 BN53 BKE registered?

BN53 BKE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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