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BX53 VPU

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,311 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,099 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,834 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 63,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 62,791 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,984 miles

n/s/f alloy rim damaged

o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight play in rear upper ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,676 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,299 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 49,793 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,793 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,061 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,033 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,026 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,068 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,082 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 VPU is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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