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YR53 AHA

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

22,722 mi
Last recorded22,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AHA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 22,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill out with prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 21,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill out with prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,686 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills holed at front (outwith prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,874 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 17,575 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 17,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,493 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 15,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 15,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 14,614 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 14,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,398 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 13,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,526 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2007 10,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 4 Sep 2006 8,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AHA is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AHA, 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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YR53 AHA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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