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YD53 FOJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,343 mi
Last recorded49,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FOJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,343 miles

front sub frame corroded-rear axle corroded-front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted-brake pipes covered by substance-under vehicle/components corroded-front chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 48,502 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,465 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,452 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,729 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,318 miles

exhaust system corroded but no leak of gases

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,500 miles

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,500 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,532 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,532 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,360 miles

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

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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YD53 FOJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD53 FOJ, 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 YD53 FOJ registered?

YD53 FOJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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