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BT53 VTX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,348 mi
Last recorded59,348 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,027 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,283 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray.

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 32,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seatbelt starting to fray.

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,179 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 VTX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

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