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YR53 PYW

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,986 mi
Last recorded42,986 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PYW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 42,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 42,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 42,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging but not excessively. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 41,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,013 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 41,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,699 miles

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 39,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,284 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2016 38,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,458 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,949 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,188 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,041 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,130 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 PYW is a 2003 MG Tf in Red 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

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

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