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BN53 OFX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,631 mi
Last recorded13,631 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 13,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 13,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 13,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 13,005 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 12,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 11,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 11,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,225 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 9,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 5,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 1,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,160 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 OFX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

BN53 OFX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OFX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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