CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX03 VUD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationYX03 VUD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
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 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,923 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 65,084 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre inner tread pattern worn

Pass 1 May 2015 62,124 miles

both rear tyres inner tread pattern worn

Pass 7 May 2014 58,712 miles

nearside rear tyre,inner tread pattern worn

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,034 miles

offside front tyre,inner tread pattern worn

Fail 1 May 2012 51,021 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre,inner tread pattern worn

Pass 5 May 2011 47,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,618 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 29 Apr 2009 40,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,091 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 24,280 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

YX03 VUD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX03 VUD, 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 YX03 VUD?

You can check the full history of YX03 VUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX03 VUD registered?

YX03 VUD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YX03 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 VUD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX03 VUD 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 YX03 VUD. 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.