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BN53 KDU

2003 MG Tf 160

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,556 mi
Last recorded47,556 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf 16042,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KDU
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 47,556 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front sub-frame rusty/corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 47,532 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front sub-frame rusty/corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 47,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sub frame rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise clutch pedal sticks down

advise offside front worn close to minimum 1.6 mm on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2009 43,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

advise clutch pedal sticks down

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,519 miles

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

s/hand discs fitted using old pads, pad s not working on full disc area brake effiency & balance all ok

Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,508 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,766 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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BN53 KDU is a 2003 MG Tf 160 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 42,268 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 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 KDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN53 KDU is a 2003 MG Tf 160, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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