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YG03 TOV

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,279 mi
Last recorded61,279 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 TOV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,279 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, subframes, brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 60,729 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal

Fail 16 May 2025 60,729 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,974 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,194 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,186 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,915 miles

Battery insecure

Botn rear tie rod inner bushs

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Handbrake does not fully return

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Botn rear tie rod inner bushs

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Handbrake does not fully return

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,059 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2010 43,979 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,707 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,947 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 34,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,347 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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YG03 TOV is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG03 TOV, 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 YG03 TOV registered?

YG03 TOV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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