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YP53 BWU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BWU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 54,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,283 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front cross member corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,092 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 51,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 49,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

near side rear brake slightly binding advise pads serviced

slight oil leak from dipstick tube mount

slight oil leak from gear selctor seal

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

near side rear brake slightly binding advise pads serviced

slight oil leak from dipstick tube mount

slight oil leak from gear selctor seal

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,161 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,618 miles

when useing reverse jumps out and makes noises

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,485 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 26 Sep 2006 19,867 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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YP53 BWU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP53 BWU, 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 YP53 BWU registered?

YP53 BWU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 BWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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