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YT53 ZYD

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,849 mi
Last recorded42,849 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZYD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are getting close to limit and are showing signs of perishing/cracking around tread . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,492 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2014 31,489 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,394 miles

n/s/r tyre tread showing slight cracks

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,292 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 ZYD is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

YT53 ZYD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is YT53 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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