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BN53 LTK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 70,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 70,754 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 68,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe o/s/f mounting corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 65,267 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 65,241 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 64,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,851 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 62,866 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 62,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,309 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,666 miles

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 12 Oct 2011 56,219 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,840 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,840 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,508 miles

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

strap round rear exhaust box broken

Fail 11 Sep 2008 49,508 miles

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

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

strap round rear exhaust box broken

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,831 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 LTK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

BN53 LTK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BN53 LTK safe to buy?

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