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BX53 UTE

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UTE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 40,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,166 miles

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre noted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,413 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 3,185 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 UTE is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX53 UTE, 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

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What year was BX53 UTE registered?

BX53 UTE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is BX53 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UTE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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