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YX53 WCO

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,723 mi
Last recorded48,723 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WCO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,723 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ***close to mot refusal*** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 47,985 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 44,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,700 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,061 miles

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

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

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 WCO is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

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

Is YX53 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 WCO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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