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YT03 OSB

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OSB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 65,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 63,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,818 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 61,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 60,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 59,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 58,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 58,337 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 55,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 52,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,746 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,288 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 OSB is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OSB, 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 YT03 OSB registered?

YT03 OSB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YT03 OSB safe to buy?

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