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BT53 WSZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 33,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 32,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe and Front Suspension Arms Corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 32,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,408 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 29,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 29,152 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,580 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,521 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,497 miles

offside front tyre cracking

rear window opaque

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2009 18,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

rear window opaque

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,619 miles

coolant dripping from header tank

high oil level

nearside window not working

Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,754 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 9,754 miles

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

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 WSZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

BT53 WSZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BT53 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 WSZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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