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YK03 BUR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BUR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 67,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,989 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,095 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 65,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,104 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,908 miles

Engine light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,905 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,818 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,057 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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YK03 BUR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK03 BUR, 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 YK03 BUR registered?

YK03 BUR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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