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YU03 TWN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,493 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,466 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,627 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 29,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 24,547 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewall to tread

Fail 25 May 2012 24,462 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking on sidewall to tread

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 20,453 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 17,468 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 17,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 15,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 TWN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

YU03 TWN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is YU03 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 TWN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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