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YJ03 DMS

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DMS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,432 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inside surface

Fail 8 Jun 2013 40,432 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear brake discs pitted on inside surface

Pass 21 May 2012 38,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,800 miles

rear brake discs worn badly on inside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn rear brake discs worn bad on inside

Pass 9 Aug 2009 31,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 24,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,083 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 23,083 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 DMS is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMS, 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 DMS registered?

YJ03 DMS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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