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BX53 WDN

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,647 mi
Last recorded26,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WDN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 20,981 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,005 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 20,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,856 miles

front wiper blade ends split

Fail 22 Sep 2015 18,856 miles

Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

front wiper blade ends split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,777 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,712 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 21 Nov 2006 10,621 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 WDN is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

BX53 WDN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BX53 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WDN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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