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YD03 UWW

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 UWW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 103,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,557 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,397 miles

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

air-bag light on

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

air-bag light on

Pass 25 May 2007 46,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2006

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 UWW is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWW, 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 YD03 UWW registered?

YD03 UWW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is YD03 UWW safe to buy?

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