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YE03 SKB

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,849 mi
Last recorded97,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 97,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 77,368 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 72,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 62,490 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,818 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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YE03 SKB is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE03 SKB, 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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YE03 SKB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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