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BP53 EPY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EPY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,992 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 42,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,710 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,797 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,409 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,156 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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BP53 EPY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP53 EPY, 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 BP53 EPY registered?

BP53 EPY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BP53 EPY safe to buy?

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