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AM03 BYL

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,367 mi
Last recorded65,367 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,366 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,608 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 59,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,163 miles

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

both front tyres begining to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,891 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,889 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,312 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,121 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

passengers door sticks on convertable roof weather strips

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,352 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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AM03 BYL is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AM03 BYL, 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

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What year was AM03 BYL registered?

AM03 BYL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is AM03 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 BYL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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