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YT53 ZYF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,402 mi
Last recorded50,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 48,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 47,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,243 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 47,243 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,033 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,033 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,798 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 29,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 May 2011 27,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,004 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers worn

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,739 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 ZYF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

YT53 ZYF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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