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YX03 YTF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,614 mi
Last recorded69,614 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,614 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

note front and rear discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,245 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,451 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 YTF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

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

Is YX03 YTF safe to buy?

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