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VX03 MYB

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,141 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,332 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,169 miles

slight play in nsf steering

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,169 miles

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

slight play in nsf steering

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,285 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 46,386 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,963 miles

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

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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VX03 MYB is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VX03 MYB, 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 VX03 MYB registered?

VX03 MYB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is VX03 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 MYB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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