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BX53 VZO

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,494 mi
Last recorded61,494 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,494 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 61,093 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 61,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 60,771 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,337 miles

Slight corroson to rear offside front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,827 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency 19%

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,756 miles

service brake only just met required efficiency 57%

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,530 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency 17%

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,813 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,247 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,306 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,008 miles

Advise front to rear water pipes in poor condition

Advise rear pads getting down

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,301 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,301 miles

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

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

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 VZO is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

BX53 VZO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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