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YE53 PXK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,973 mi
Last recorded51,973 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,780 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,451 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,451 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,909 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,732 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,732 miles

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

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 PXK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE53 PXK registered?

YE53 PXK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YE53 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 PXK shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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