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BN53 KKU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear top arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,773 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,473 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,332 miles

Nearside dip beam slightly dull

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,935 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,407 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 32,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 24,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,693 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,539 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 KKU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

BN53 KKU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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