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BN53 VBT

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,798 mi
Last recorded61,798 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,798 miles

Offside Rear Upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,309 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight play in pin/joint

Offside Rear top ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shocker has slight play in pin/joint

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

Offside Rear top ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 57,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,102 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 53,023 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,969 miles

alt belt cracked

cuts to o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,969 miles

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

alt belt cracked

cuts to o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,486 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,373 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 VBT is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBT, 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 VBT?

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What year was BN53 VBT registered?

BN53 VBT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is BN53 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VBT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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