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YT03 OYK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,758 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,854 miles

advise high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,135 miles

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,972 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 32,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,666 miles

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

metal coolant pipes under car rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

metal coolant pipes under car rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 31,230 miles

O/S/F tyre on limit

centre stop light not working

Fail 12 May 2008 31,230 miles

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

O/S/F tyre on limit

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 28,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,826 miles

cut on nsf tyre sidewall

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 OYK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

YT03 OYK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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