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YV03 XHY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,118 mi
Last recorded100,118 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,118 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

general corrosion under vehicle

ossill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,450 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,706 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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YV03 XHY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHY, 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 YV03 XHY registered?

YV03 XHY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YV03 XHY safe to buy?

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