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YJ52 KBL

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,386 mi
Last recorded57,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KBL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,386 miles

under car all undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2026 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under car all undersealed

Pass 20 May 2025 56,989 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 56,968 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,596 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 56,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel buckled

corroded underneath

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

coolant pipes corroded along floor

exhaust cat pipe and backbox in poor condition and blowing slightly

front subframe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake low on effort

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

coolant pipes corroded along floor pan

exhaust cat pipe and backbox in poor condition and blowing slightly

front subframe corroded

nearside front suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

parking brake low on effort. borderline

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 9 Nov 2017 53,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

coolant pipes corroded along floor pan

exhaust cat pipe and backbox in poor condition and blowing slightly

front subframe corroded

nearside front suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

parking brake low on effort. borderline

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,085 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front upper (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition0000000000 (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,085 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front upper (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition0000000000 (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,298 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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

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

offside rear shocker has slight play in lower bush

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,979 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 50,956 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,246 miles

corossion to both front brake pipes border line

corossion to both outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,339 miles

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

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

exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,550 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,052 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,328 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,998 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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YJ52 KBL is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YJ52 KBL, 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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YJ52 KBL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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