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YP53 FMU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,735 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,325 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 FMU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

YP53 FMU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YP53 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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