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BV53 WKC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,681 mi
Last recorded48,681 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,129 miles

slight exhaust leak at rear flexy joint

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 47,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,710 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,900 miles

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

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 WKC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

BV53 WKC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BV53 WKC safe to buy?

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