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YU03 TVX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,490 mi
Last recorded59,490 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TVX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 58,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe covered in surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play in nearside front suspension / steering

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underframe surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,853 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,948 miles

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight oil leak on gearbox.

slight play in offside rear and nearside front top ball joints.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight oil leak on gearbox.

slight play in offside rear and nearside front top ball joints.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,006 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 28,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,900 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,987 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,591 miles

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

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 TVX is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TVX, 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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YU03 TVX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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