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YT03 OTM

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has rust

eml light on

general under body rust

Pass 11 May 2021 65,643 miles

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever light staying on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body rust

Fail 6 May 2021 65,643 miles

Central Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel to high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever light staying on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body rust

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,595 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Slight play in hub assembly

Offside Rear Tyre heavily balding inner edge/cuts in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,590 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Slight play in hub assembly

Offside Rear Tyre heavily balding inner edge/cuts in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,385 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Rear brake discs surface rust

front subframe surface rust

rear subframe surface rust

Fail 23 Apr 2016 62,376 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Rear brake discs surface rust

front subframe surface rust

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,315 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

washers poor

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

washers poor

Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,738 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage on nearside outer sill

slight rust on frony and rear sub frame

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,738 miles

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

slight damage on nearside outer sill

slight rust on frony and rear sub frame

Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some noise from ns front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,656 miles

some noise from ns front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,156 miles

corrosion to metal coolant pipes under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,670 miles

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

illegal numbner plates in boot

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,552 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,616 miles

both sub frames in rusty condition

Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,616 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

both sub frames in rusty condition

Pass 19 May 2008 49,938 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 49,142 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 49,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 41,895 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 OTM is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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