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VK53 RYR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RYR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 46,104 miles

both front tyres and offside rear are perish cracking

both rear brake discs corroded,though not excess

visible area of offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 May 2015 46,095 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres and offside rear are perish cracking

both rear brake discs corroded,though not excess

visible area of offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2014 45,545 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has perish cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2013 45,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,277 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 39,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 34,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 28,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,168 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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VK53 RYR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 RYR, 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 VK53 RYR registered?

VK53 RYR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is VK53 RYR safe to buy?

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