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YP53 PFD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,632 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear and both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,358 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,415 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,414 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip split but gaiter still secure

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,035 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,033 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 89,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,201 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 88,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2015 72,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 71,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,497 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 43,830 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 43,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,700 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,556 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,556 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,628 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 PFD 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 66.7%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

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

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