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YP03 UPJ

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UPJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 54,207 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to o/s/r tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,049 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 53,239 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 52,999 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 52,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 52,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,555 miles

Engine light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,985 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 34,239 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,220 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,576 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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YP03 UPJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP03 UPJ, 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 YP03 UPJ registered?

YP03 UPJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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