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YU03 SYC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,165 mi
Last recorded63,165 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SYC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 63,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hard to even turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe front mount to the floor has rusted away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,800 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,767 miles

Accident damage to nearside outer sill

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Hand brake performance only just made minimum requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,767 miles

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

Accident damage to nearside outer sill

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,836 miles

Accident damage to nearside outer sill

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,013 miles

N/S front tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Tape on N/S sill

Fail 12 Aug 2013 46,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

N/S front tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Tape on N/S sill

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,929 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,929 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,741 miles

185 55 r15 on front 205 50 r15 on rear

damage on nearside sill

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,670 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

185 55 r15 on front 205 50 r15 on rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage on nearside sill

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,848 miles

Front brake discs inner faces discoloured

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,947 miles

advise n/s washer jet poorly aimed at the windscrewen

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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YU03 SYC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YU03 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 SYC registered?

YU03 SYC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YU03 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 SYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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