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BT53 FGN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FGN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,434 miles

surface corrosion front /rear discs inner surfaces

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension componants

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 64,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,634 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,690 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 51,765 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,676 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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BT53 FGN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

BT53 FGN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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