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YP03 XHL

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,989 mi
Last recorded94,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 94,979 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Front mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,175 miles

Excessive oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 93,175 miles

Excessive oil leak

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,391 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 83,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 83,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer fixing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,918 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,754 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 68,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 64,756 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 64,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 23 May 2012 60,818 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 23 May 2012 60,818 miles

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,364 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,742 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,071 miles

advise front pads getting low

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

advise slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 30 May 2006 22,773 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 XHL is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

YP03 XHL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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