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YR53 AFN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,061 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high stop faulty (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 90,988 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged servo corroded and holed where master cylinder is mounted (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high stop faulty (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,785 miles

Front & Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,363 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,695 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,404 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,774 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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YR53 AFN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YR53 AFN, 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 YR53 AFN registered?

YR53 AFN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 AFN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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