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YY03 FEK

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FEK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 95,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 95,422 miles

All steering and suspension part corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,530 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,530 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,393 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 80,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,752 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,787 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,405 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 49,576 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,255 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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YY03 FEK is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY03 FEK, 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 YY03 FEK registered?

YY03 FEK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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