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DE53 JCY

2003 MG Tf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 36,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,913 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 35,903 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 30,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,546 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 30,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 25,617 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,154 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,334 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 12,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,706 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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DE53 JCY is a 2003 MG Tf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE53 JCY, 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 DE53 JCY registered?

DE53 JCY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is DE53 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 JCY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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