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AV03 YNL

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,113 mi
Last recorded48,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 48,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 48,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 45,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 45,406 miles

general surface corrosion on suspension and chasse/brakes

Fail 18 May 2020 45,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion on suspension and chasse/brakes

Pass 24 May 2019 45,303 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 45,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 45,003 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 44,995 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 44,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to rear inner sills

slight corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 44,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 43,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,858 miles

wiper blades torn

Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

wiper blades torn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,001 miles

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

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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AV03 YNL is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV03 YNL, 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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AV03 YNL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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