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YL52 DXC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,854 mi
Last recorded34,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 DXC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber pad deterioted

front and rea brake discs corroded

o/s/f door mirrior cracked

rear exhaused corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,001 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 20,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,506 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,866 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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YL52 DXC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL52 DXC, 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 YL52 DXC registered?

YL52 DXC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is YL52 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL52 DXC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL52 DXC have outstanding finance?

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