CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK53 RYY

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,228 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,236 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake servo opperation not working as expected

customer informed us that center high level brake lamp has been disconnected

front wiper blades little smeary and one jet not working

some misting n/s/f headlamp

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake servo opperation not working as expected

front wiper blades little smeary and one jet not working

some misting n/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,432 miles

centre rear brake light incomplete

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,432 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear brake light incomplete

inner front brake pads getting low and brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK53 RYY is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RYY, 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

How do I check the history of VK53 RYY?

You can check the full history of VK53 RYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK53 RYY registered?

VK53 RYY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is VK53 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 RYY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK53 RYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK53 RYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.