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BX53 UWH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UWH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 22,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 22,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 20,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,004 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (stood) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,921 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,304 miles

both front and rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,959 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 9,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,298 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 6,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp adjuster's missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,993 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster's missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,740 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 UWH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue 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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

BX53 UWH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BX53 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UWH 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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