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YY03 VUJ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,852 mi
Last recorded50,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 50,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,428 miles

all four brake discs are in a poor condition on inner surfaces

all four tyres are starting to perish

both nearside road wheels have string attached to the spokes

front to rear solid brake pipe is starting to corrode at the rear of the vehicle

offside front solid brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,874 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,125 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,897 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

SRS light illuminated

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,003 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 VUJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YY03 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

YY03 VUJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is YY03 VUJ safe to buy?

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