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AK53 YAO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YAO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2026 75,533 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2025 75,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,539 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 65,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,735 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 53,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,356 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,356 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre miss shaped

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,629 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,873 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 28,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,075 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,666 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

slight movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,041 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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AK53 YAO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AK53 YAO, 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 AK53 YAO registered?

AK53 YAO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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