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YX53 TNO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,809 mi
Last recorded47,809 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 47,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 47,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 46,183 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,742 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,020 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,087 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,087 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 29,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,873 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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YX53 TNO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YX53 TNO, 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 YX53 TNO registered?

YX53 TNO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 TNO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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