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DX03 YVH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YVH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material length of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material length of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,344 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,961 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 404,438 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine management lamp on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,354 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine management lamp on

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion starting to underside of vehicle

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorated but still easily readable

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion starting to underside of vehicle

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorated but still easily readable

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 27,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,842 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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DX03 YVH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX03 YVH, 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 DX03 YVH registered?

DX03 YVH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is DX03 YVH safe to buy?

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