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YP03 XDW

2003 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,979 mi
Last recorded35,979 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XDW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,979 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished. Not through to cords

Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished. Not through to cords

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,369 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,412 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,208 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 XDW is a 2003 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc 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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

YP03 XDW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is YP03 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XDW 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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