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YT53 ZYG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,417 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 76,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,513 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 55,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,448 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 ZYG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

YT53 ZYG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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