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YT53 ZPB

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,684 mi
Last recorded55,684 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZPB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,684 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 55,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,119 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet performance poor

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated

Offside Front Wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,342 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor performance

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,027 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 46,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 42,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 42,517 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,702 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,520 miles

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

both front tyre are cracked and perrished

nearside front tyre has a damaged sidewall

nearside rear wheel has a bind

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 624,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,064 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 ZPB is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

YT53 ZPB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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