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BX53 YML

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,464 mi
Last recorded49,464 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YML
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 49,464 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 49,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + corroded on inner surfaces! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + corroded on inner surfaces! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 45,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front poorly aligned

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front poorly aligned

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,542 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,290 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,264 miles

near side rear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,856 miles

all tyres perished sidewall/treads area

screenwash aim poor

transmission cooler pipe weeping

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,464 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,146 miles

front brake discs corroded???

rear brake discs corroded ???

Fail 2 Jul 2008 17,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded???

rear brake discs corroded ???

Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,698 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 YML is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YML, 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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BX53 YML is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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