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BX53 VPK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,931 mi
Last recorded45,931 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 45,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 44,420 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 41,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 30,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 28,577 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

traces of brake fluid on lower half of brake servo!

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,498 miles

traces of brake fluid on lower half of brake servo!

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,450 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 VPK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

BX53 VPK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BX53 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VPK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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