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DL03 YBN

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,908 mi
Last recorded52,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YBN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 52,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,509 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 52,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 49,591 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 49,534 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,460 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Front chassis frame corroded

Rear chassis frame corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 45,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers smearing

Front chassis frame corroded

Rear chassis frame corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,169 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,465 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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DL03 YBN is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DL03 YBN, 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

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What year was DL03 YBN registered?

DL03 YBN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is DL03 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 YBN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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