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YX53 WDN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,526 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,525 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,056 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,048 miles

205 tyres rear,185 front

Centre brake light not working

O/s front brake disc corroded,suggest renew

O/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Surface cracks on front tyre sidewalls

Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,047 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

205 tyres rear,185 front

Centre brake light not working

O/s front brake disc corroded,suggest renew

O/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Surface cracks on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,245 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,771 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,769 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch fluid pipe corroded

front to rear heater pipes corroded

front tyre treads cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch fluid pipe corroded

front to rear heater pipes corroded

front tyre treads cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,139 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 WDN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

YX53 WDN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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