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YE53 LOW

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 84,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust all under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,059 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body covered in surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,785 miles

Front brake disc corrored

Heavy surface corrosion to floor and suspension areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sill Damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc corrored

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,782 miles

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

Front brake disc corrored

Heavy surface corrosion to floor and suspension areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sill Damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc corrored

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 52,119 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 52,024 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,613 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 43,824 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 43,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,908 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,908 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,065 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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YE53 LOW is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE53 LOW, 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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YE53 LOW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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