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WV53 JYK

2003 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,782 mi
Last recorded51,782 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,782 miles

exhaust flexi pipe,slight leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,935 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,391 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake discs is corroded on inside.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,575 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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WV53 JYK is a 2003 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV53 JYK, 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 WV53 JYK registered?

WV53 JYK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WV53 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 JYK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV53 JYK have outstanding finance?

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