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YR53 AFK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,119 mi
Last recorded62,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AFK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,119 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 60,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 59,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 57,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,971 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 54,137 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

under-trays fit obscuring some items

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under-tray fit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light showing to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light showing to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under-tray fit

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,347 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,896 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 45,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

minor pits on front brake discs

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 40,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,438 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 32,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 32,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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YR53 AFK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YR53 AFK, 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 YR53 AFK registered?

YR53 AFK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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