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YR53 AFU

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,369 mi
Last recorded22,369 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 22,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 20,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 20,667 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 19,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 16,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 15,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,526 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 14,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,177 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres deteriated cracks

Fail 28 Sep 2016 13,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front and n/s/r tyres deteriated cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 9,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,850 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 AFU is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AFU, 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

How do I check the history of YR53 AFU?

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What year was YR53 AFU registered?

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

Is YR53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 AFU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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