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YP53 OZH

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,383 mi
Last recorded62,383 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 OZH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail box corroded slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2020 56,848 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail box corroded slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2019 53,685 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Panel Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers and front covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,653 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OZH is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

YP53 OZH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is YP53 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 OZH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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