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DU03 YWB

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,289 mi
Last recorded33,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YWB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2019 32,492 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,997 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 31,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,271 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,271 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,042 miles

slight cut in o/s/r tyre wall

slight play in h/brake lever pivots

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,146 miles

wear in handbrake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,206 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 19,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 15,820 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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DU03 YWB is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU03 YWB, 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 DU03 YWB registered?

DU03 YWB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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