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BN53 KJO

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KJO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 66,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,008 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play inner rack end osf

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY OS INNER RACK END

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2013 49,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,383 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,071 miles

rear nearside inner disc pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,070 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear nearside inner disc pitted

rear neartside wheel binding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,041 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2009 38,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,947 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,730 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 KJO is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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