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YY03 YOC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,086 mi
Last recorded41,086 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YOC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,086 miles

Front all suspention ball joint covered in grease and underseal

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,070 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 39,068 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 39,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange plus nut corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,959 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 37,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,703 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 30,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,324 miles

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 30 Sep 2017 29,175 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,632 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 19,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,856 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 YOC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YY03 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

YY03 YOC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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