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BV53 YTZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

59,751 mi
Last recorded59,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YTZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 59,751 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 58,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,682 miles

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

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

Inner Both sides sills coated in sealant

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,619 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,880 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 49,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,114 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 48,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,063 miles

Slight rear brake bind on both wheels

Washers work but would advise adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2012 36,060 miles

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

Slight rear brake bind on both wheels

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

Washers work but would advise adjustment

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,051 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,097 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,393 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre (not to cords)

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre (not to cords)

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,175 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 YTZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YTZ, 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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What year was BV53 YTZ registered?

BV53 YTZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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