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YP53 FMZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FMZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,680 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,530 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,260 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,353 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 17,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,905 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 FMZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

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

Is YP53 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FMZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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