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YT03 CEK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,764 mi
Last recorded28,764 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CEK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,764 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 28,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 28,506 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 28,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,432 miles

slight oil leak dipstick tube to block

Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,592 miles

eml on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,500 miles

EML on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,800 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 26,800 miles

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

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

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

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

engin light on

front tyres scuffing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,204 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,249 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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YT03 CEK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT03 CEK, 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 YT03 CEK registered?

YT03 CEK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 CEK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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