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YY03 LZW

2003 MG Tf 160

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 2003 MG Tf 16042,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 LZW
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,460 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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YY03 LZW is a 2003 MG Tf 160 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 42,268 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 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 LZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 LZW registered?

YY03 LZW is a 2003 MG Tf 160, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is YY03 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 LZW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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