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BX53 VPM

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,835 mi
Last recorded62,835 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VPM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,835 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,778 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 61,291 miles

slight cracking n/s/f tyre.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,209 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 31,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,619 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 VPM is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

BX53 VPM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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