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YS03 VGY

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,526 mi
Last recorded29,526 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 29,526 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 27,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 26,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 26,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 26,133 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 26,133 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 26,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,615 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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YS03 VGY is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

YS03 VGY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YS03 VGY safe to buy?

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