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YE53 PFZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,890 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil wetness under engine

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired weld cracked on attachment bracket (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil wetness under engine

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,433 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,380 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,255 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,129 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,611 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 PFZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFZ, 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 YE53 PFZ registered?

YE53 PFZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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