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YP03 XKF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,086 mi
Last recorded29,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 29,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 29,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,268 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level in-op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,573 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,040 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 26,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,501 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 25,475 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,785 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 24,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,134 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,085 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,851 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 XKF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

Is YP03 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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