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YJ03 DNH

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DNH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,564 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,219 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,080 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.Centre brake light disconnected.Offside rear tyre has some age related cracking in tread pattern.

Inner faces of both front brake dics in very poor condition.Main front to rear metal clutch supply pipe heavily corroded at rear,near flex pipe.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,080 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.Centre brake light disconnected.Offside rear tyre has some age related cracking in tread pattern.

Inner faces of both front brake dics in very poor condition.Main front to rear metal clutch supply pipe heavily corroded at rear,near flex pipe.

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,727 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,315 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,984 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 24,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,625 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 DNH is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ03 DNH, 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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YJ03 DNH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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