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BX53 WEJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,577 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 49,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap corroded away (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 41,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2014 41,781 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,480 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 WEJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

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

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