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YR03 ESV

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ESV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 87,834 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,551 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,560 miles

Engine oil leak

O/S/F wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,449 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

underside corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 60,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 59,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,935 miles

Oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

front brakediscs are worn

n/s and o/s steering arms have very slight play in ball joints

n/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre is very perished around outer shoulder and is starting to split

Fail 25 May 2011 55,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

front brakediscs are worn

n/s and o/s steering arms have very slight play in ball joints

n/s rear brakedisc is very corroded

n/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre is very perished around outer shoulder and is starting to split

Pass 24 May 2010 52,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2010 51,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,554 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,203 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 ESV is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR03 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

YR03 ESV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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