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YT53 ZXW

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,501 mi
Last recorded14,501 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 14,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,874 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 12,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,594 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 12,592 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,024 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 11,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,841 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 ZXW is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

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

Is YT53 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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