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BV53 WLH

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

49,145 mi
Last recorded49,145 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi back box also worn but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,140 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi back box also worn but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,346 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,600 miles

exhiust flexi damage

general corrosion under body

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,327 miles

war in n/s/r lower shock bush

Fail 25 Jul 2018 43,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

war in n/s/r lower shock bush

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r road wheel bent

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,265 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 39,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 33,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 31,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 30,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 30,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,612 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,324 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 21,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,317 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 WLH is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BV53 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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