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YT03 OVS

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,479 mi
Last recorded60,479 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 60,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,484 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor conditon

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner brake pad back plate slightly damp with a fluid (wet day). May need further investigation

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,761 miles

Drivers side wiper rubber split

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers side wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,121 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear coolant pipes in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,930 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

front brake disks lipped

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

oil leak

rear indicators pale

slight play in o/s/r bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,916 miles

slight play in offside rear/front tie rod outer bush/joint

Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,909 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2007 28,814 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight free play N/S/F & O/S/R wheels.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OVS is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT03 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

YT03 OVS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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