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YY52 WBG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,925 mi
Last recorded78,925 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking in tread and inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicatorss

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 13% efficiency

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,343 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,233 miles

both front and rear subframes corroded also n/s/f bolted on cross member corroded

inner sills corroded at rear around rear subframe mountings

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,147 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

water leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,257 miles

brake pipes rusty

centre stop lamp inop

front and rear brake discs pitted

front subframe corroded

rear indicators slightly white

rear subframe corroded and had a repair

wipers split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,130 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle water pipes leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,985 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,526 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,309 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on to wear bars †play in steering at o/s possible rack or track rod †handbrake excess travel †o/s/r track control arm worn and has free play

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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YY52 WBG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY52 WBG, 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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YY52 WBG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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