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AV03 YOD

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,425 mi
Last recorded48,425 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YOD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,134 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 46,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 46,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve very badly perished and likely to deflate at any time

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front (2.4.G.1)

Very slight binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 1 Jun 2017 45,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Aim on lower limit

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front (2.4.G.1)

Very slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 44,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 39,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,650 miles

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

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

small marks on o/s plastic wheelarch trim which indicates fouling with roadwheel/there was still clearance between wheel and trim during test even on full lock

Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,868 miles

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 YOD is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AV03 YOD, 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 AV03 YOD registered?

AV03 YOD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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