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YD53 ZNY

2003 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,785 mi
Last recorded52,785 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZNY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer washer jet innop

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,512 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 52,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint and limited life (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 52,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint and limited life (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,572 miles

Nearside Front a.b.s. ring corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front slight play in suspension bush

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front a.b.s.ring corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front slight play in suspension bush

Fail 8 Feb 2016 51,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front a.b.s. ring corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front slight play in suspension bush

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front a.b.s.ring corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front slight play in suspension bush

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 51,022 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,361 miles

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

all brake discs very corroed on back faces

both subframes very corroded

under body corrossion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 50,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs very corroed on back faces

both subframes very corroded

under body corrossion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

PLAY STARTING IN OSF SUSPENSION KNUCKLE/UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY. MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror insecure.

nsr tyre cracking.

os headlamp has condensation.

os park brake cable contacting exhaust system.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,289 miles

exhaust condition noted

NSR TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

brake furrels and brake pipes corrosion starting

front alloys shape noted tyres shape noted

suspension joints noted

un-alble to fully see shock absorbers and road springs

Fail 11 Feb 2012 46,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

NSR TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

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

brake furrels and brake pipes corrosion starting

exhaust condition noted

front alloys shape noted tyres shape noted

suspension joints noted

un-alble to fully see shock absorbers and road springs

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,660 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

HAND BRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE?

nsr brake binding slightly HAND BRAKE NOT LOCKING OFF BOTH SIDES

nsr tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,635 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

HAND BRAKE LEVER SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT REPAIR ASAP

nsr tyre worn on inner edge slightly

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER INSCURE ON PEDAL + WORN

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,396 miles

Nail in rear tyre

engine management light on dash illuminated.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in rear tyre

engine management light on dash illuminated.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,272 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 5 Jan 2009 30,252 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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YD53 ZNY is a 2003 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD53 ZNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD53 ZNY is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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