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YE03 SWY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SWY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

air leak detected around servo area, requires further investigation!

centre stoplight inop.

crack in windscreen.

interior mirror not fitted.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking around servo area. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

centre stoplight inop.

crack in windscreen.

interior mirror not fitted.

signs of brake fluid on brake servo, may require further investigation for leaks.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 92,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,078 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

both subframes corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,811 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 80,745 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface cracks to tyres

Pass 26 May 2012 76,189 miles

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

front brake discs inners look worn

o/s/f tyre inner worn

rear brake discs inners look worn, also pads inners look worn

Pass 5 May 2011 64,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,633 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 SWY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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