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YU03 TVN

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TVN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 30,260 miles

front discs inner faces corroded on edges

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2024 28,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inside faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 25,074 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,000 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 23,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking/cuts 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering rack is damp

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking/cuts 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering rack is damp

Pass 14 Nov 2019 17,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 17,995 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,302 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,088 miles

n/s and o/s front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s and o/s rear handbrake cables to calliper clevis pins corroded and seized

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YU03 TVN is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YU03 TVN, 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 YU03 TVN registered?

YU03 TVN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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