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BV53 WKB

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower spare wheel well holed by corrosion

Front outer cills corroded

front and rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,565 miles

Front and rear subframes/suspension slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,776 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 61,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,770 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,343 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,265 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front and rear suspension corroded inc sub-frames, suspension arms and coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.n/s o/sill damaged.n/s/f tyre nailed.

Fail 28 May 2012 39,975 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.n/s o/sill damaged.n/s/f tyre nailed.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,300 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, front and rear discs worn, water pipes corroded,

Pass 25 May 2010 28,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 28,241 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,471 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,590 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 WKB is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WKB, 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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BV53 WKB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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