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YJ03 DLC

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,012 mi
Last recorded51,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DLC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,469 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge o/k at test

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,865 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,473 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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YJ03 DLC is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ03 DLC, 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 YJ03 DLC registered?

YJ03 DLC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YJ03 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 DLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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