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YB03 FKS

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 FKS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,757 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,555 miles

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

n/s/f suspension top ball joint cover split

o/s trackrod end ball joint cover split

slight side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,761 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,803 miles

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

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

Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,803 miles

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

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 31 May 2007 31,100 miles

advise, slight play in both front wheels

Fail 10 May 2007 31,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,860 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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YB03 FKS is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB03 FKS, 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 YB03 FKS registered?

YB03 FKS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is YB03 FKS safe to buy?

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