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BX53 VLB

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R15 86W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box Starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,866 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 41,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,153 miles

all discs pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2009 20,517 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,517 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,463 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,274 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,343 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 VLB is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

BX53 VLB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BX53 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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