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YH03 BSD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,311 mi
Last recorded83,311 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BSD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sub frame mount bracket corroded

Offside Rear sub frame mount bracket corroded.

Park brake may require attention

Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sub frame mount bracket corroded

Offside Rear sub frame mount bracket corroded.

Park brake may require attention

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,268 miles

Front Both front tyres showing age related cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight wear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,268 miles

Front Both front tyres showing age related cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight wear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,762 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,011 miles

o/s/f wheel brg slight roughness

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,388 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,387 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 50,387 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,111 miles

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

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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YH03 BSD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH03 BSD, 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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YH03 BSD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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