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YP53 BXV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BXV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 52,827 miles

Both front anti roll bar brackets are damaged

parking brake only just met its minimum limit

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,969 miles

both front antiroll bar brackets damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,878 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 45,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,300 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 22,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 22,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre close to inner arch on lock

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 16,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BXV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP53 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

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

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