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YY53 BVL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,213 miles

slight play in nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,989 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,437 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rigded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rigded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn, will require replacement when pads are worn out.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 39,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,482 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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YY53 BVL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY53 BVL, 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 YY53 BVL registered?

YY53 BVL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YY53 BVL safe to buy?

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