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CE53 YCC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YCC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,728 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,489 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 736,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,602 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,923 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,124 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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CE53 YCC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE53 YCC, 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 CE53 YCC registered?

CE53 YCC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YCC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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