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YR03 HKN

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,766 mi
Last recorded32,766 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,175 miles

front tyres perished and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,706 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advise some age cracking to nearside front tyre in tread

advise washer require cleaning

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advise some age cracking to nearside front tyre in tread

advise washer require cleaning

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,232 miles

advise corrosion to all four brake disc faces

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,347 miles

advise corrosion to both rear inner brake disc faces and offside front inner face

Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,347 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to both rear inner brake disc faces and offside front inner face

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,401 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,401 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,917 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)

advise parking brake requires service

Fail 22 Mar 2007 16,065 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,920 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 HKN 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 76.5%.

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

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