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YR03 ABV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,908 mi
Last recorded61,908 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ABV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,908 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes

inner upper arm bush/pin worn on nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 45,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,548 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,106 miles

noise heard on front suspension but cannot locate a fault (noise in subframe)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,106 miles

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

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

noise heard on front suspension but cannot locate a fault (noise in subframe)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,647 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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YR03 ABV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YR03 ABV, 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 YR03 ABV registered?

YR03 ABV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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