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AD03 NYZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,877 mi
Last recorded44,877 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,877 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs in very poor condition ( surface scale , corrosion etc..) this is causing a slight fluctuation in braking efforts

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres are 12+ years old , n/s is quite badly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2013 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs in very poor condition ( surface scale , corrosion etc..) this is causing a slight fluctuation in braking efforts

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres are 12+ years old , n/s is quite badly perished

oil low

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,070 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front tyre 3mm and showing signs of age cracking 185/55R15V88

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm and showing signs of age cracking 205/50R15V86

Offside front tyre 3mm and showing signs of age cracking 185/55R15V88

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,165 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,115 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 NYZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD03 NYZ, 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 AD03 NYZ registered?

AD03 NYZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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