MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
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)
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
centre rear brake light incomplete
rear brake discs worn and corroded
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VK53 RYY registered?
VK53 RYY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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