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YE53 LTU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 81,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 81,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and close to the wear bars.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various areas front and rear frames (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 80,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and close to the wear bars.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various areas front and rear frames (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge.

N/S/R tyre wearing inside edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 78,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge.

N/S/R tyre wearing inside edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 75,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front tyre has a nail in tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,989 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,228 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc poor (all)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,278 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 33,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 23,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,531 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 LTU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE53 LTU, 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 LTU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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