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YT53 OOX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OOX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 83,832 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside window does not operate correctly

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine light on

engine light on

front brake discs corroded

offside window does not operate correctly

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slt play steering rack ends..and n/s top suspension arm..

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slt play steering rack ends..and n/s top suspension arm..

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,096 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 38,625 miles

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

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

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 OOX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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