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YP53 FNR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 79,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,952 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,797 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,706 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,729 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroding

screw found in the offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer detertiorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,031 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,713 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,929 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 FNR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

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

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