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YU03 UPM

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,532 mi
Last recorded39,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 UPM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,532 miles

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

under car undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 39,326 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,964 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,153 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,045 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under body heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,533 miles

engine light on

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,667 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,577 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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YU03 UPM is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UPM, 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 YU03 UPM?

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What year was YU03 UPM registered?

YU03 UPM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is YU03 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 UPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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