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YG03 ZHW

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,408 mi
Last recorded52,408 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 ZHW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,247 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 52,236 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,924 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak staining on engine ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 51,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 May 2018 51,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2017 51,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,277 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,447 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on innere edges

exhaust starting to becoming corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,093 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on edges

slight play felt at o/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front to rear coolant pipes becoming corroded

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,983 miles

both rear tyres starting to become worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,620 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,356 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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YG03 ZHW is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG03 ZHW, 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 YG03 ZHW registered?

YG03 ZHW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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