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YM03 RNU

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RNU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,876 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop light painted black & disconected

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

slight play in offside rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under boot lid (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust system flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

under vehicle coolant pipes in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,740 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhasust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhasust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,845 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 85,530 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 85,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,214 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,214 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on----misfire detected low fuel level

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,845 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 44,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,923 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,776 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 RNU is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM03 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

YM03 RNU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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