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YX03 UKG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,667 miles

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

Silencer skin corroded

front and rear brake discs very corroded

overall footbrake efficiency 57% minimum requirement 50% indicating adjustment or repair is required

Fail 18 Apr 2017 35,667 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Silencer skin corroded

front and rear brake discs very corroded

overall footbrake efficiency 57% minimum requirement 50% indicating adjustment or repair is required

Pass 16 May 2016 34,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 34,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 34,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 34,110 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,109 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smeary

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 16 May 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,769 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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YX03 UKG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX03 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

YX03 UKG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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