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YA52 ZHV

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 ZHV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 92,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,940 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appear to have been stood (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appear to have been stood (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,979 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 90,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 90,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,668 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,695 miles

Rear exhaust silencer banding insecure / exhaust supported adequateley.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 81,833 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,732 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,095 miles

nsr tyre scrubing inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,584 miles

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

water leack on engine

Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,582 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

water leack on engine

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,073 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2007 65,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,709 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 44,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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YA52 ZHV is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YA52 ZHV, 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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YA52 ZHV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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