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YB03 SXK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,522 mi
Last recorded45,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,727 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,604 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken,still secure.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 29,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken,still secure.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,304 miles

Centre stop lamp unit is disconnected

Exhaust system corroded but no leak of gases

Slight uneven wear to nearside rear tyre and tread depth is 2mm

Fail 1 Sep 2016 27,301 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded but no leak of gases

Slight uneven wear to nearside rear tyre and tread depth is 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,578 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Rear silencer strap corroded away but system still supported

Slight scratches to screen

Fail 16 Sep 2015 26,577 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Rear silencer strap corroded away but system still supported

Slight scratches to screen

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp been disconnected

rear exhaust strap corroded/broken,exhaust still supported

scratches in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,286 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)

Oil leak

centre rear stop light disconnected

surface scratches on windscreen

Pass 29 May 2012 23,443 miles

Oil leak

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,240 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 22,229 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise full brake service strip/clean

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,212 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS RUSTY

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 SXK 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 68.4%.

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 YB03 SXK, 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 YB03 SXK registered?

YB03 SXK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 SXK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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