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YY53 LAO

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,212 mi
Last recorded68,212 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LAO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

metal coolant pipes - front to rear - corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal coolant pipes running underneath are very corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights no working

Pass 18 May 2016 68,194 miles

ADVISE Surface corrosion forming on vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,592 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,112 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 38,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 117,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/side wiper split at end

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,649 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 20,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 LAO is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YY53 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

YY53 LAO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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