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BX53 WCV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 100,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 99,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 93,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,385 miles

Nearside wiper blade end deteriorating [clears ok]

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside wiper blade end deteriorating [clears ok]

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,605 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,107 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel slightly binding.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,074 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,074 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,061 miles

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

n/s/f inner brake disc face corroded

oil level very low at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,061 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner brake disc face corroded

oil level very low at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,495 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,770 miles

inner working faces of rear brake discs corroding

o/s/r tyre worn to within 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WCV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

BX53 WCV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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