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BD53 YTC

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,113 miles

front discs corroded

front/rear subframe starting to corrode

modified fixing on offside front upper ball joint (advise replacement with original securing device)

rear exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

front/rear subframe starting to corrode

modified fixing on offside front upper ball joint (advise replacement with original securing device)

rear exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,583 miles

both front discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust knocking on suspension

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,861 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust knocking on suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,762 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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BD53 YTC is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD53 YTC, 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 BD53 YTC registered?

BD53 YTC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BD53 YTC safe to buy?

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