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YW03 JXL

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,857 mi
Last recorded53,857 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 JXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,857 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,198 miles

Front front brake discs are not working on the full surface area and will require changing

Offside Rear hand brake imbalance

Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs are not working on the full surface area and will require changing

Offside Rear hand brake imbalance

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,474 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,494 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,475 miles

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

ns rear h/brake 40kl os 80

Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 33,752 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,516 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside rear handbrake not returning to stop

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,852 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 23,853 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,865 miles

Cut in tyre sidewall n/s/r

Fail 20 Aug 2008 22,865 miles

Cut in tyre sidewall n/s/r

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,711 miles

Cut in sidewall N/s/f.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 20,505 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

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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YW03 JXL is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YW03 JXL, 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 YW03 JXL registered?

YW03 JXL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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