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BV53 YUE

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,254 mi
Last recorded72,254 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,254 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 65,656 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,212 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,288 miles

Nearside Rear binding slightly

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and joint is in poor condition (7.1.2)

both front tyres are perished

nearside front binding slightly

offside rear binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and joint is in poor condition (7.1.2)

both front tyres are perished

nearside front binding slightly

offside rear binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,130 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,243 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,934 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 YUE is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

BV53 YUE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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