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YY03 VRX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,335 mi
Last recorded49,335 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 49,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 48,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 48,265 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 48,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,268 miles

Front tyres inner edge 2mm and badly stepped

Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,268 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front tyres inner edge 2mm and badly stepped

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,820 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,279 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,528 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 8,209 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,111 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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YY03 VRX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

YY03 VRX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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