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BN53 LXA

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 56,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 32,724 miles

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)

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 LXA is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LXA, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 LXA?

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What year was BN53 LXA registered?

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

Is BN53 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 LXA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 LXA have outstanding finance?

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