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BX53 UMK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,632 mi
Last recorded46,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UMK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 46,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,891 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,646 miles

front wishbones starting to corrode

Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,643 miles

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

front wishbones starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,577 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall front brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

borderline pass on front brake imbalance

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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BX53 UMK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX53 UMK, 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

How do I check the history of BX53 UMK?

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What year was BX53 UMK registered?

BX53 UMK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BX53 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UMK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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