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YH03 LHG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 LHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 29,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 25,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 21,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,932 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,547 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 19,547 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All three (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,126 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,559 miles

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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YH03 LHG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YH03 LHG, 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 YH03 LHG registered?

YH03 LHG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YH03 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 LHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH03 LHG have outstanding finance?

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