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BN53 KHZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,815 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 89,503 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel excess corrosion and damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,143 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,143 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,061 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front suspention parts rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,688 miles

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

rear anti-rollbar close too shock absorbers

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,688 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

rear anti-rollbar close too shock absorbers

Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,852 miles

Offside rear light cluster loose

Rear exhaust silencer non support bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,523 miles

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

splits in n/s/r tyre side wall

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 KHZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

BN53 KHZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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