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YF53 LYG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,130 mi
Last recorded43,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LYG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrision on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,332 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,466 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,883 miles

Front and Rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 40,883 miles

Front and Rear discs corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 36,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,010 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner tred

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,070 miles

Front Discs have slight corrosion and slight pitting

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion and pitting.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 32,068 miles

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

Front Discs have slight corrosion and slight pitting

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion and pitting.

Pass 20 May 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,187 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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YF53 LYG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF53 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 LYG registered?

YF53 LYG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 LYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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