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YP53 PFA

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,780 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear floor pan area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 54,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 50,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,873 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release dose not release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn down to back plate (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush very slight (2.7.4)

back box mounting strap corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,392 miles

rear silencer and exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 34,389 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside wiper blade has small split at end

offside park brake under performing

rear silencer and exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,491 miles

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

both front tyres have age cracks

rear silencer around support bracket and jointing flange corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front discs corred on inside edge

both front discs warped slightly

both rear discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,707 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front discs corred on inside edge

both front discs warped slightly

both rear discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,188 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 PFA is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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