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YR03 ZPF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 49,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 48,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 48,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,892 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low

Pass 5 May 2017 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 44,383 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 44,383 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 43,912 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 43,270 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 41,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 39,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 37,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,414 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,443 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 23,745 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 ZPF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

YR03 ZPF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 ZPF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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