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BX53 VPO

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VPO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,613 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing front of the rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing front of the rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs have some pitting

both rear brake discs have some pitting

front sub frame has some surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

rear sub frame has some surface corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing front of the rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing front of the rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs have some pitting

both rear brake discs have some pitting

front sub frame has some surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

rear sub frame has some surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre on slight wear on both and on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,561 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre on slight wear on both and on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,084 miles

nearside rear outter sill damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outter sill damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,319 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight tear in offside wiper blade

slight tear on offside wiper blade

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,392 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage on nearside outter sill

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,388 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage on nearside outter sill

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear outter sill slight damage

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,609 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,951 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 42,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,125 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 20,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPO is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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