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DE53 YPC

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YPC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,465 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 31,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,140 miles

Rear tyres getting toward legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,841 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 YPC is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

DE53 YPC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 YPC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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