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BV53 WME

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,694 mi
Last recorded32,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 32,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 32,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 32,455 miles

horn intermittent fault

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,996 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 26,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,215 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 4 Sep 2006 16,445 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 WME is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WME, 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 WME registered?

BV53 WME is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BV53 WME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 WME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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