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BX53 WGM

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,828 mi
Last recorded67,828 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 67,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 66,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 66,606 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,539 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 62,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,489 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly inner treads

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,372 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly inner treads

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,432 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn unevenly inner treads 2.5mm

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,432 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly inner treads 2.5mm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,469 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,055 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 WGM is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

BX53 WGM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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