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YA53 UKO

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,318 mi
Last recorded61,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UKO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 61,318 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 61,317 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,639 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 58,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,825 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded/broken

Spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded/broken

Spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 51,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,560 miles

front and rear discs worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear discs worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,110 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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YA53 UKO is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YA53 UKO, 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 YA53 UKO registered?

YA53 UKO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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