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BN53 LWZ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,415 miles

slight wear and top rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,433 miles

exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,642 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,142 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 LWZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

BN53 LWZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 LWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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