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BT53 AAO

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,708 mi
Last recorded65,708 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AAO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 45,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,816 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 23,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,690 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 20,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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BT53 AAO is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT53 AAO, 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 BT53 AAO registered?

BT53 AAO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BT53 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 AAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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