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YV03 CXJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,003 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 89,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Pass 30 May 2012 87,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,676 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,675 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/f sidelight dim..

Pass 12 May 2009 56,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer side wall has a cut in it

o/s front side light dull

Fail 4 Apr 2009 56,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f outter side wall has a minnor split

o/s/f side light dull

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 38,936 miles

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

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

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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YV03 CXJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YV03 CXJ, 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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YV03 CXJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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