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YS53 DZX

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,689 miles

Centre stop lamp 50% working

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Clutch pipe (metal) front to rear corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe poor

Parking brake travel high

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded (heavy) & mounting corroded away

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,677 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake travel high

Centre stop lamp 50% working

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Clutch pipe (metal) front to rear corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe poor

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded (heavy) & mounting corroded away

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 75,239 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split advice change

Fail 15 Feb 2013 75,219 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split advice change

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,022 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,993 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,991 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise - battery flat - cooling fan on permantly

advise - brakes are serviced - discs rusty

advise - rust on underbody is dealt with

advise - strap around silencer corroded and broken

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,663 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 DZX is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc 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 YS53 DZX, 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 YS53 DZX registered?

YS53 DZX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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