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WU03 YTC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,520 miles

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,507 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,797 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,013 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,005 miles

rear brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,669 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

frnt brake disc inner faces badly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,125 miles

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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WU03 YTC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU03 YTC, 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 WU03 YTC registered?

WU03 YTC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WU03 YTC safe to buy?

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