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YP53 OZW

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,342 miles

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,647 miles

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,663 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))

handbrake on minimum limit 16%

Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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))

handbrake on minimum limit 16%

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 75,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several, inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 71,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole/split in arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole/split in arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light does not work

Fail 6 Jun 2015 68,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light does not work

Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,306 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 66,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,571 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,830 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OZW is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

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

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