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YP03 XHZ

2003 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,202 mi
Last recorded59,202 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2024 59,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,722 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,722 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2011 43,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,945 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,697 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 11,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHZ is a 2003 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

YP03 XHZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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