CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC53 HHF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
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

RegistrationYC53 HHF
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

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,948 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,733 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak METAL PIPE ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT ROUGHNESS WHEN SPUN (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,185 miles

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

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,192 miles

Brake service

Drivers seat insecure but not exccesive.

Exhaust centre hanger corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 56,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,565 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,722 miles

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

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 50,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,871 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advisory front to rear clutch cable insecure

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advisory front to rear clutch cable insecure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,614 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,699 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
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

YC53 HHF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC53 HHF, 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 YC53 HHF?

You can check the full history of YC53 HHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC53 HHF registered?

YC53 HHF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YC53 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 HHF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC53 HHF 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 YC53 HHF. 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.