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YT03 OSU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OSU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,977 miles

Oil leak

advise leak in cooling system

Fail 15 Nov 2013 89,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise leak in cooling system

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,927 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly scored

offside rear brake disc badly scored

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,987 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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YT03 OSU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT03 OSU, 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 YT03 OSU registered?

YT03 OSU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is YT03 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 OSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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