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YX53 NDK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,643 mi
Last recorded73,643 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NDK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,643 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 73,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D-bush mount bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Toe arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,337 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 72,230 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,787 miles

signs of slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,022 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,740 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,176 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,416 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to rear brake discs

play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

slight play o/s/r track rod end ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,133 miles

corrosion to chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,133 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,252 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,789 miles

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r suspension arm bush splitting

o/s/r suspension arm bush splitting

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,009 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/r suspension arm bush splitting

o/s/r suspension arm bush splitting

slight blow on the exhaust system

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,307 miles

rear discs scored

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,636 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 25,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YX53 NDK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX53 NDK, 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 YX53 NDK registered?

YX53 NDK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is YX53 NDK safe to buy?

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