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YB03 SXJ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,006 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,813 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 55,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,749 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,748 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

high level brake light out

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,602 miles

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

rear discs in poor condition

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,744 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill on underside

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

High level stop light inoperative

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,661 miles

nsr tyre at 2mm

slight damage to ns outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,171 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,638 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 SXJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SXJ, 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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YB03 SXJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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