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YP53 FMF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,013 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,499 miles

centre brake light inop

exhaust back box mounting strap broken still adequately supported

Fail 4 Nov 2006 34,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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 FMF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FMF, 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 YP53 FMF registered?

YP53 FMF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is YP53 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FMF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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