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BX53 WDR

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,069 mi
Last recorded17,069 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 17,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 16,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 16,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 16,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 16,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 16,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,320 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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 16 Feb 2011 13,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,566 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 WDR is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 WDR registered?

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

Is BX53 WDR safe to buy?

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