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A18 LYD

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,205 mi
Last recorded19,205 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LYD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 19,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 19,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 18,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 18,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 18,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 18,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 17,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 17,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 17,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 28 Dec 2016 17,222 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 16,850 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on the inner side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 15,912 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,912 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,572 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 15,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,002 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 15,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 13,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,708 miles

Small splits on both wiper blades

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,768 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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A18 LYD is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A18 LYD, 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 A18 LYD registered?

A18 LYD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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