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YH53 BTX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,365 mi
Last recorded28,365 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BTX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe / front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,808 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,662 miles

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

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

slight binding near side rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,516 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,300 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 23,300 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,012 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,250 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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YH53 BTX is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH53 BTX, 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 YH53 BTX registered?

YH53 BTX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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