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YT52 ELX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 ELX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,854 miles

brake pipes rusted

exaust corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brakepipes corroded

chip on n/s screen

exaustcorroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,205 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brakepipes corroded

chip on n/s screen

exaustcorroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,304 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,431 miles

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

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)

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

o/s engine mounting bolt loose.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,957 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant pipes under car leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,957 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant pipes under car leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,677 miles

drivers seat belt becoming slow to retract

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

spare wheel clamp wheel broken

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,303 miles

exhaust corroded. suspension conponents corroded. stone chip in windscreen. n/s wiper split.

Fail 7 Jun 2008 17,254 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded. suspension conponents corroded. stone chip in windscreen. n/s wiper split.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 13,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,637 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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YT52 ELX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YT52 ELX, 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 YT52 ELX registered?

YT52 ELX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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