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C3 PHY

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,525 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 37,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 35,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,032 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 27,131 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,131 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,176 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2013 24,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,291 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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C3 PHY is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C3 PHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C3 PHY?

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What year was C3 PHY registered?

C3 PHY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is C3 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PHY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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