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YM03 GHJ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 70,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear brake hoses from (t junction) at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened font and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured wishbone arm holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened font and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,258 miles

Advise rear brake disc's corroded inner face

Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Advise rear brake disc's corroded inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 38,555 miles

Centre Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,833 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,768 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 28,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 17,902 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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YM03 GHJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM03 GHJ, 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 YM03 GHJ registered?

YM03 GHJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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