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BD03 YRN

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,555 mi
Last recorded48,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,836 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 47,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,415 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,720 miles

brake pedal anti slip is worn

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 40,504 miles

exhaust rear section is corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,930 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 38,930 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 37,238 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 37,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 34,678 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 34,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,180 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,180 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,831 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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BD03 YRN is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 YRN, 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 BD03 YRN registered?

BD03 YRN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is BD03 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 YRN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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