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BT53 ODK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ODK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,292 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 31 May 2013 59,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,189 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 51,449 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,471 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 42,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,440 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 ODK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT53 ODK, 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 ODK registered?

BT53 ODK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BT53 ODK safe to buy?

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