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YG53 RKK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,991 mi
Last recorded131,991 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 RKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,991 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust silencer slightly delaminated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,799 miles

All discs slight corrosion and lipped

Damage and corrosion both outer sills to rear

Slight play both upper front ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,355 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 114,246 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,316 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,213 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,431 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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YG53 RKK is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG53 RKK, 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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YG53 RKK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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