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YS03 OOC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,226 mi
Last recorded112,226 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 OOC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight damage to nsr and osr outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,243 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Offside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Fail 14 Apr 2025 110,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,641 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner to rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner to rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,384 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 85,185 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,106 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 85,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,607 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,602 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,967 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,877 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

spare wheel defective

Pass 2 Dec 2005 20,286 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 20,286 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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YS03 OOC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS03 OOC, 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 YS03 OOC registered?

YS03 OOC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is YS03 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 OOC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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