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YY53 LCE

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,439 miles

n/s/r disc slight corrosion

o/s/r disc slight corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,573 miles

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

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

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

front to rear coolent pipes leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,573 miles

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

front to rear coolent pipes leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 37,338 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 LCE is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

YY53 LCE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is YY53 LCE safe to buy?

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