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YP03 XDR

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,032 mi
Last recorded66,032 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,032 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,118 miles

front & back subframes rusting

front brake discs worn & rusted inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2008 39,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Pass 15 May 2007 32,592 miles

WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Fail 9 May 2006 26,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,596 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 XDR 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 72.7%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

YP03 XDR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is YP03 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XDR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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