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YD03 XFH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,786 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 89,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 74,807 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside,offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear sub frame corroded

nearside,offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 74,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside,offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear sub frame corroded

nearside,offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,023 miles

Clutch very heavy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 72,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Clutch very heavy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 55,969 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

knock from n/s/f suspension - no obvious play in any components

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 5,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 XFH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

YD03 XFH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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