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YF03 ZTL

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZTL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc very rusty inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,035 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 64,034 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,225 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,609 miles

nearside rear brake pads getting low and brake disc corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,850 miles

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

slight roughness in steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,633 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 ZTL is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF03 ZTL, 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 YF03 ZTL registered?

YF03 ZTL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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