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YF03 VUT

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VUT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 47,599 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 47,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,074 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,070 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,122 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 9 May 2012 33,074 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light is on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2011 25,543 miles

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

misting of oil around engine & gearbox

Fail 11 May 2011 25,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

misting of oil around engine & gearbox

Pass 10 May 2010 17,744 miles

air bag light remains on

nsf tyre worn on insde edge to 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2008
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 5,083 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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YF03 VUT is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF03 VUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 VUT registered?

YF03 VUT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YF03 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 VUT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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