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YY03 KNP

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,476 mi
Last recorded55,476 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KNP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,476 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 55,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,156 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 54,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,110 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 52,107 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,565 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,563 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,757 miles

the vehicle underside is well rusted componants etc

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

the vehicle underside is well rusted componants etc

Pass 23 May 2016 47,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,748 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rust build up on brake discs inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,460 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,460 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,337 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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YY03 KNP is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YY03 KNP, 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 YY03 KNP registered?

YY03 KNP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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