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BN53 LUH

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,435 mi
Last recorded76,435 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,435 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,730 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 67,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,738 miles

Front pads low

Front tyres 3-4mm and cracking

Rear tyres 3-4 mm cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,738 miles

Front pads low

Front tyres 3-4mm and cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres 3-4 mm cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2007 46,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,436 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 LUH is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

BN53 LUH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BN53 LUH safe to buy?

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