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YU03 TWG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,972 mi
Last recorded13,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 13,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 13,964 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,860 miles

wipers smear

Fail 2 Nov 2016 13,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wipers smear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,819 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 13,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,931 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 12,930 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,270 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,582 miles

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 11,581 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

rear brake disc's slightly glazed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,269 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,269 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,429 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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YU03 TWG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YU03 TWG, 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 YU03 TWG registered?

YU03 TWG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YU03 TWG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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