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YP53 BXU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,510 mi
Last recorded42,510 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BXU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 40,839 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 39,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,164 miles

n/s rear inner brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,295 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 18,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BXU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

YP53 BXU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is YP53 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 BXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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