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BN53 OWH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 50,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 50,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 50,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,851 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 49,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,482 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,317 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,529 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,529 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,011 miles

surface corrosion on front & rear subframes & fixings

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,011 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on front & rear subframes & fixings

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 41,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,856 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 38,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,313 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,943 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,866 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,446 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 16,445 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 13,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,776 miles

battery condition suspect

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 OWH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

BN53 OWH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BN53 OWH safe to buy?

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