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YE53 PXN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PXN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,070 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear bulk head - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded close to fuel filter area ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 72,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective top ball joint locking tab not activated (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working re check wiper blade condition when the washers are working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear bulk head - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded close to fuel filter area ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 72,925 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking hydraulic fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe has split causing fluid loss (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,893 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody & components covered with underseal

Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body seal added under body seal

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 64,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,494 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,522 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,430 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,011 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 21,738 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,112 miles

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

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

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 PXN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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