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YT53 ZRK

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,745 mi
Last recorded54,745 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,930 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 52,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,164 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 48,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,528 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 47,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension and chassis starting to rust.

exhaust system badly corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 46,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all of suspension and chassis starting to rust.

exhaust system corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 44,522 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,017 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,812 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty on iner face

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,534 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 ZRK is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

YT53 ZRK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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