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BX53 UMT

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,888 mi
Last recorded51,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,029 miles

emmisions uinstable, heavy coolant leak front block ? head gasket?

Fail 11 Sep 2010 49,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emmisions uinstable, heavy coolant leak front block ? head gasket?

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,240 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,673 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UMT is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMT, 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 BX53 UMT registered?

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

Is BX53 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UMT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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