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YD03 DWM

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 DWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,689 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,425 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,181 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 3,695 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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YD03 DWM is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD03 DWM, 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 YD03 DWM registered?

YD03 DWM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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