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YS53 DZZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,396 mi
Last recorded105,396 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DZZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,393 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,893 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,371 miles

exhaust system corroded

unable to fully assesd brake pipes due to them being greased

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,354 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight blue tint both front position lamps

Under body corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,967 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 70,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,182 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 DZZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZZ, 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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YS53 DZZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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