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YR03 HKE

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,987 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,778 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 67,778 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side working but low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 60,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2015 60,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,078 miles

srs light on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

srs light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,625 miles

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

coolant pipes corroded and leaking

offside front rim damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 42,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

high level brake light cracked and some bulbs inop

Fail 9 Feb 2009 29,634 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all 4 discs heavily corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light cracked and some bulbs inop

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,728 miles

offside + nearside rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,655 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 HKE is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

YR03 HKE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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