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BX53 YAD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,035 mi
Last recorded51,035 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YAD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,832 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Battery light on dashboard

Both headlamps dim

Offside front tyre valve perished

Rear number plate damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 brake discs corroded

Battery light on dashboard

Both headlamps dim

Offside front tyre valve perished

Rear number plate damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,629 miles

slight damage rear number plate.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,864 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking.

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,857 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking

front disc's corroded on inner face

rear disc's corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,228 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,123 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 31 Jan 2008 23,272 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,719 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 YAD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey 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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

BX53 YAD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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