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YT03 OVR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,582 mi
Last recorded75,582 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OVR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 75,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,377 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,371 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,520 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,318 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 58,267 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,427 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 57,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,690 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,275 miles

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

slight play in both drag links

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,762 miles

centre brake light on

engine light on

o/s window wont open

Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre brake light on

engine light on

o/s window wont open

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,351 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,066 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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YT03 OVR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT03 OVR, 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 YT03 OVR registered?

YT03 OVR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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