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YP03 XDL

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XDL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 93,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 93,959 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 90,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 88,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,922 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,986 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 303,558 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 XDL is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YP03 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP03 XDL registered?

YP03 XDL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YP03 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XDL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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