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WG03 YUY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 YUY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,804 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake operation stiff

Offside Rear hand brake reading weak

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2018 74,344 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

front brake imbalance 24%

knock and play in steering rack

slight knock and play on rear tie rod inner joint

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Pass 25 May 2017 70,599 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 24 May 2016 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush forward lower tie rod outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded forward (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 68,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced forward bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush forward lower tie rod outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded forward (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,327 miles

O/S rear brake disc rusty on the inside

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

E.M.L.on dash on

O/S rear brake disc rusty on the inside

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,454 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 28,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,497 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG03 YUY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG03 YUY, 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 WG03 YUY registered?

WG03 YUY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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