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YP53 WDF

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,928 mi
Last recorded32,928 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WDF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,696 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,980 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,649 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 WDF is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 WDF registered?

YP53 WDF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YP53 WDF safe to buy?

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