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BX53 WCZ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,481 mi
Last recorded30,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WCZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,494 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 28,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 26,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,165 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,637 miles

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

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

front discs very worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,121 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 WCZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

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

Is BX53 WCZ safe to buy?

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