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BN53 OGD

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OGD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,211 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front washer n/w? n/s rear wheel binding on slightly!!

rear discs worn and lipped.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,071 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,704 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,703 miles

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

Both front tyres are cracked and perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,220 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 OGD is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

BN53 OGD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is BN53 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OGD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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