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BT53 VRK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VRK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 81,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 81,862 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 66,623 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,443 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm, lower on edges outside centre 3/4 [205/50/15v]

centre brake light inop

front brake discs worn

noise at o/s/r wheel?

oil leak?

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm, lower on edges outside centre 3/4 [205/50/15v]

centre brake light inop

front brake discs worn

noise at o/s/r wheel?

oil leak?

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,462 miles

possible slight blow on exhaust

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wear on front brake discs but unable to check inner pads

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,140 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,698 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 VRK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue 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 VRK, 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 BT53 VRK registered?

BT53 VRK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 VRK safe to buy?

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