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This 2003 MG TF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 46,935 miles 10 months ago on Monday 17th November 2025 at 10:00.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 7th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

GF53CYK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 202646,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Deteriorated +(link Rod Corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak But Not Excessive
  8. ADVISORY - Exhuast System In Poor Condition
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Slight Bind When Turned By Hand
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhuast Heat Shield Insecured
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 20247TH DECEMBER 202545,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamps Deteriorating
  2. ADVISORY - Front & Rear Shock Absorbers Corroding
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Has A Slight Bind
  4. ADVISORY - Front & Rear Subframes Corroding
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Antiroll Bar Link Rod Bushes Deteriorating
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Upper Suspension Arms Corroding
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Antiroll Bar Link Rod Corroded & Bushes Deteriorating
  8. ADVISORY - Various Oil Weeps
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust System In Poor Condition
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20237TH DECEMBER 202444,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20227TH DECEMBER 202342,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Pipes Corroded Front To Rear Underside Of Vehicle
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 202242,391 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner And Outer Sill Corroded 30cm Of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Corroded 30cm Of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Coolant Pipes Corroded Front To Rear Underside Of Vehicle
  11. MAJOR - Central Brake Pipe Likely To Become Detached Or Damaged Brake Pipe Has Come Away From Mounting Clip And Loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20217TH DECEMBER 202240,465 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Under Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 202139,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Park Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated
  2. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Belt Worn/perished
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Steering System Slightly Rough (2.1.1 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively More Than Slight (1.2.1 (e))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20193RD DECEMBER 202038,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lamp Stays On
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201938,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lamp Stays On
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20183RD DECEMBER 201938,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Sub-Frame Mounting Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Lock Braking System Component Slightly Damaged Rings Corroded Offside & Nearside (1.6 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Also Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Belt Deteriorated/cracked
  11. ADVISORY - Park Brake Warning Lamp Flickers
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 201838,117 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Sub-Frame Mounting Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Lock Braking System Component Slightly Damaged Rings Corroded Offside & Nearside (1.6 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Also Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  15. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Stiff
  17. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Belt Deteriorated/cracked
  18. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201837,447 MI
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 201737,447 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201626TH OCTOBER 201736,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 201636,629 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 201526TH OCTOBER 201634,837 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201426TH OCTOBER 201533,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201326TH OCTOBER 201430,558 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201226TH OCTOBER 201328,259 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201126TH OCTOBER 201225,802 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201026TH OCTOBER 201124,092 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200929TH SEPTEMBER 201022,304 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 200829TH SEPTEMBER 200920,564 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200717TH SEPTEMBER 200817,728 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200617TH SEPTEMBER 200714,210 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF53CYK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

GF53CYK MOT Comments

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GF53CYK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 46,935 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,133 miles

GF53CYK FAQs

This Mg Tf with registration GF53CYK was manufactured on Tuesday 16th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 46,935 miles, so this Mg has travelled an average of 2,133 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mg Tf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF53CYK has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mg Tf has had 125 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 15 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mg Tf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does GF53CYK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 GF53CYK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF53CYK Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 GF53CYK does have Tax. Read more

When does GF53CYK Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF53CYK will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF53CYK MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF53CYK will expire in 3 months on Monday 7th December 2026. Read more

When did GF53CYK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF53CYK was on Monday 17th November 2025 at 10:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF53CYK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF53CYK we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF53CYK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF53CYK we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF53CYK?

GF53CYK is registered as a 2003 Mg Tf. Read more

How many miles has GF53CYK done?

The odometer reading for GF53CYK at the last MOT in November 2025 was 46,935 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,133 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF53CYK?

The vehicle GF53CYK was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 16th September 2003. Read more

What colour is GF53CYK?

The official colour of GF53CYK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GF53CYK have?

GF53CYK has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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