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BX53 USC

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,845 mi
Last recorded41,845 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 USC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear box outer skin corroding away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,924 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 33,922 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Sep 2016 32,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,445 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 6,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,818 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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BX53 USC is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BX53 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

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