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YX03 UKB

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 60,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to the chassis, suspension and body

Fail 24 Apr 2020 60,136 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to the chassis, suspension and body

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,296 miles

surface corrosion on rear subfame

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Central water pipes corroded under car

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Central water pipes corroded under car

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 56,054 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes and both front metal pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 May 2016 55,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

front and rear sub frames corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 54,084 miles

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes corroding slightly

front and rear subframes corroding

Fail 14 May 2015 54,084 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front metal brake pipes corroding slightly

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 51,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 51,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 May 2012 45,600 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

slight exhaust leak from flexy pipe

Pass 11 May 2011 39,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 5 May 2009 31,576 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 27,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,062 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake just passed minimum requirement

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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YX03 UKB is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX03 UKB, 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 YX03 UKB registered?

YX03 UKB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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