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BN53 DHD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DHD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,123 miles

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

engine light on

front sub-frame and suspension corroding

nearside wiper starting to split

rear sub-frame and suspension corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,112 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front subframe corroding all over

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,561 miles

Screen scratched [outside zones A&B]

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,351 miles

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

drivers wiper blade worn

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,310 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bracket on exhaust broken waterpies underneath rotting and leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2009 62,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bracket on exhaust broken waterpies underneath rotting and leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,176 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 28,751 miles

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

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 DHD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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