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YD53 LSV

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LSV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,731 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,070 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,527 miles

please note that centre high level stop lamp is not working

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,162 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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YD53 LSV is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

YD53 LSV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YD53 LSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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