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YT53 ZYA

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,103 mi
Last recorded58,103 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZYA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,103 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack weeping oil

Fail 24 Jul 2024 56,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,425 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 55,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,539 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,414 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,928 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,636 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,128 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,582 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,339 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,810 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 ZYA is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

YT53 ZYA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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