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YR53 PYP

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

22,696 mi
Last recorded22,696 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 22,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 22,694 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 19,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 19,084 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 16,846 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 16,831 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 16,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 16,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake discs surface corrosion

Washers poor

Wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,269 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 16,269 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 15,329 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 15,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 14,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,921 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,216 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 9,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 7,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,286 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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YR53 PYP is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YR53 PYP, 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 YR53 PYP registered?

YR53 PYP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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