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LY03 WXB

2003 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 WXB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

general underside surface corrosion

vehicle only just met emission requirements

Fail 9 Mar 2023 37,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

general underside surface corrosion

vehicle only just met emission requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,408 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 35,408 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,534 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion on rear subframe

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,299 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Sep 2019 34,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 32,984 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,295 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front tyres @ 2mm on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,427 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 18,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 12,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,252 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge poss tracking out

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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LY03 WXB is a 2003 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY03 WXB, 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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What year was LY03 WXB registered?

LY03 WXB is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LY03 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 WXB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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