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BV53 MZO

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MZO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,587 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,568 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 83,543 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,428 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,428 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,253 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,241 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,642 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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BV53 MZO is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BV53 MZO, 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 BV53 MZO registered?

BV53 MZO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BV53 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 MZO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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