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YM03 RKX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RKX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,902 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 RKX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

YM03 RKX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 RKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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