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YT53 OPV

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,716 mi
Last recorded58,716 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OPV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 58,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 58,597 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,055 miles

n/s rear shocker lower shocker bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,511 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,085 miles

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,397 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,301 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 OPV is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 OPV registered?

YT53 OPV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is YT53 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 OPV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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