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YH03 XLR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,713 mi
Last recorded34,713 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,713 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 34,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 34,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 33,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 32,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,830 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 24,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 24,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,216 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 24,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres badly perrished

Pass 20 May 2014 23,884 miles

both front tyres old and deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 23,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,637 miles

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

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

front tyres old / cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 22,030 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 21,112 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 18,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,744 miles

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

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 XLR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

YH03 XLR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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