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TF03 LYN

2003 MG Tf 160

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,122 mi
Last recorded23,122 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Tf 16042,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF03 LYN
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 14,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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TF03 LYN is a 2003 MG Tf 160 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 42,268 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 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TF03 LYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TF03 LYN registered?

TF03 LYN is a 2003 MG Tf 160, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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