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YS53 DZT

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,594 mi
Last recorded47,594 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DZT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 47,533 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,760 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,601 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,518 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,826 miles

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

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

front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,172 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,223 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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YS53 DZT is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS53 DZT, 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 YS53 DZT registered?

YS53 DZT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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