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BN53 KHU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KHU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,228 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

nearside and offside rear upper suspension ball joints has slight play (ball joint on top of hub knuckle)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,211 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

nearside and offside rear upper suspension ball joints has slight play (ball joint on top of hub knuckle)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear have slight surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroded,flexy deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,121 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear have slight surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroded,flexy deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,010 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,687 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,256 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

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 KHU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 KHU registered?

BN53 KHU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is BN53 KHU safe to buy?

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