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DE53 YWF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,877 mi
Last recorded62,877 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YWF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2016 62,877 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,265 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 51,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres perishimg

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,248 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside front tyre perishing outer edge

offside front tyre perishing outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aux belt shreading

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

slight binding at n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,078 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 32,285 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2010 32,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,939 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,939 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 23,672 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,031 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 19,031 miles

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

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 YWF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DE53 YWF, 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 DE53 YWF registered?

DE53 YWF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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