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YU03 TWL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TWL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 64,728 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,622 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F SUB-FRAME MOUNTINGS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,512 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F SUB-FRAME MOUNTINGS STARTING TO CORRODE

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 TWL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YU03 TWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 TWL registered?

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

Is YU03 TWL safe to buy?

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