MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
both rear tyres worn close to limit
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
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
rear silencer and exhaust flanges corroded
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
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
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
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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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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