CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT03 OTA

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,260 mi
Last recorded62,260 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OTA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,922 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and cracked on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and cracked on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,723 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake has slight bind not showing in RBT

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

Various points of corrosion not deemed excesive

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,259 miles

various parets of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,487 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,788 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,713 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT03 OTA is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTA, 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

How do I check the history of YT03 OTA?

You can check the full history of YT03 OTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT03 OTA registered?

YT03 OTA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is YT03 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 OTA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT03 OTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT03 OTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.