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AY53 YGD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,442 mi
Last recorded33,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YGD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 27,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 27,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,387 miles

Central Coolant pipes corroded

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,387 miles

Central Coolant pipes corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 23,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,400 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,400 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,669 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 8,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AY53 YGD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY53 YGD, 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 AY53 YGD registered?

AY53 YGD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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