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YU52 EHT

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,716 mi
Last recorded47,716 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 EHT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,716 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 47,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 35,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,281 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar has slight play on inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking

coolant leak from water pump area

exhaust corroding

slight play in nearside rear track control arm inner rose bush

Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking

coolant leak from water pump area

exhaust corroding

slight play in nearside rear track control arm inner rose bush

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,309 miles

exhaust corroding

slight play in nearside rear inner joint

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,714 miles

Exhaust poor

offside front brake disc corroding.

slight play in offside rear, rear lower tie bar inner joint.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,928 miles

offside front disc corroding on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear side link inner bush

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,253 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,299 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,201 miles

both rear tyres getting low (3mm)

front pads look low

nearside rear arm inner bush has slight play

offside front disc corroding on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,510 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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YU52 EHT is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YU52 EHT, 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 YU52 EHT registered?

YU52 EHT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is YU52 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 EHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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