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YE53 TVT

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,199 mi
Last recorded44,199 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,199 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,653 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,590 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,395 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,134 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,592 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 TVT is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

Is YE53 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 TVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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