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YP03 XKH

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,780 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

main water pipes rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

main water pipes rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front off side of brake disc showing signs of wear starting

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting

near side rear tyre wearing down to limit

off side rear tyre wearing down to limit

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust showing signs of wear andpitting starting

front near side brake disc showing signs of wear and pitting starting

front off side brake disc showing signs of wear and pitting starting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of wear and pitting starting starting

off side rear brake disc showing signs of wear and pitting starting

stop light center has small light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,968 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,138 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 XKH is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XKH, 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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YP03 XKH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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