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YP03 UPL

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UPL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,299 miles

Exhaust backbox securing bracket is broken

Fail 28 Jul 2012 79,299 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox securing bracket is broken

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers smearing

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r side light dim

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,027 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,022 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,829 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,754 miles

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

damage to alloy rims †front tyre treads worn unevenly/perrishing/cracking in treads

slight perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †front brake discs corroded,lipped,worn †boarderline corrosion/pitting to rear brake disc inner faces †both front & rear brake pads worn low †perrishing to various brake hoses

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 UPL is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

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

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