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VK03 UCC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UCC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,867 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ecm light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,109 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,428 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,428 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,380 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2006

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

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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VK03 UCC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK03 UCC, 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 VK03 UCC registered?

VK03 UCC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is VK03 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 UCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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