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YT53 OOW

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes, both sides rear floor and chassis rails corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes, both sides rear floor and chassis rails corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,127 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 82,127 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,129 miles

Light scratch on windscreen at edge of wiper sweep

Fail 15 Feb 2018 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

Light scratch on windscreen at edge of wiper sweep

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre sooner rather than later

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,897 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE OUT 33%

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S/R UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER SILL/FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,896 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S CENTRE SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R LOWER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R OUTER AND LOWER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE OUT 33%

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S/R UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER SILL/FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,810 miles

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Fail 12 Feb 2016 71,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advanced corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

borderline leak/deterioration/corrosion in exhaust system, recommend attention

slight wear/free play in both rear upper, & offside front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery retaining bolt not secured fully

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise clutch anti slip missing

battery retaining bolt not secured fully

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,968 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,696 miles

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

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Rear brake disc/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,291 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,290 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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YT53 OOW is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OOW, 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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YT53 OOW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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