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YT03 OTZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,787 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 58,786 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,605 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2013 37,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 37,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,321 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,321 miles

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

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

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 OTZ 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 71.4%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT03 OTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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