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WA53 UPY

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UPY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 63,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,567 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 63,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 62,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,140 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 60,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 58,594 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak pressure switch

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,099 miles

Engine coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,867 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,095 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,095 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WA53 UPY is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 UPY, 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

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What year was WA53 UPY registered?

WA53 UPY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is WA53 UPY safe to buy?

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