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YP53 VBC

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 33,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,566 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 21,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,808 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 VBC is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

YP53 VBC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YP53 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 VBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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