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WU03 YTE

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YTE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,009 miles

UNDERSIDE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 29 May 2019 77,726 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,934 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,309 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 71,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,955 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,553 miles

front to rear coolant hose corroded and slight leak at front

Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,160 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2008 52,433 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,776 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,776 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,791 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 YTE is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU03 YTE, 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 WU03 YTE registered?

WU03 YTE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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