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YP53 BZE

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to sub frame mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to sub frame mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear upper ball joint play

Parking brake lever loose

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

metal coolant pipes leaking under car

oil leak on oil filter

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes under floor slightly leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes under floor slightly leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 78,495 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,677 miles

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

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 BZE is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

YP53 BZE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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