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YX03 YTT

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 48,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 47,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside/Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake disc s scorred

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 shock absorbers corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 38,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,285 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,095 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,095 miles

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

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

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exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,236 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 YTT is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

YX03 YTT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YX03 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 YTT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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