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BU03 YLN

2003 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,366 mi
Last recorded94,366 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 93,262 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,559 miles

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

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Sep 2016 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,637 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

vehicle structure has slight corrotion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

vehicle structure has slight corrotion

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,822 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,250 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

all tyres worn close to limmit

Pass 3 May 2012 58,404 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,041 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BU03 YLN is a 2003 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 YLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 YLN is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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