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YT53 MFF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MFF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,111 miles

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

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,249 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,127 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 33,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 31,610 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,155 miles

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

rear brake discs lightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 29,044 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs worn on inner face

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,132 miles

both front tyres perished

corosion developing in various floor pan and sub-frame areas

corosion developing in various suspension and brake components

slight corosion on all brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres perished

corosion developing in various floor pan and sub-frame areas

corosion developing in various suspension and brake components

slight corosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,504 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 18,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 18,043 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F brake tight

Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,242 miles

ALL DISCS RUSTY FRONT & REAR

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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YT53 MFF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT53 MFF, 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 YT53 MFF registered?

YT53 MFF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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