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GK53 YXM

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,828 mi
Last recorded79,828 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp metal (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low due to accident damage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

accident to front both sides

head lining insecure distracting driver

o/s/r tyre under inflated

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,043 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust slight blow from flexi

rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,299 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 66,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 58,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,539 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,533 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,528 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust silencer mtg strap broken.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,531 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 21,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,592 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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GK53 YXM is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GK53 YXM, 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 GK53 YXM registered?

GK53 YXM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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