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BX53 VBZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,186 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,788 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 33,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 29,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,586 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 VBZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

BX53 VBZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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