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YS03 VGT

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VGT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,612 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 60,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,752 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 59,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,333 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear upper arm inner bush slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear upper arm inner bush slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 51,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,506 miles

all subframe mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 41,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,654 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,284 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 26,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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YS03 VGT is a 2003 MG Tf in Red 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 YS03 VGT, 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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What year was YS03 VGT registered?

YS03 VGT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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