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BX53 YAE

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,218 mi
Last recorded44,218 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,218 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOOD CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 36,808 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,484 miles

driver door handle loose

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,629 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,509 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 8,161 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

right hand washer jet connector broken and leaking not preventing fluid getting on to the screen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,161 miles

right hand washer jet connector broken and leaking not preventing fluid getting on to the screen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,151 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 7,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 YAE is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

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

Is BX53 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 YAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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