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YK53 KWZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 KWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,132 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,744 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,715 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,668 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,668 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside wiper blade slightly split

rear no plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

all brake discs in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside wiper blade slightly split

rear no plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,977 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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YK53 KWZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK53 KWZ, 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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YK53 KWZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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