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CE03 YBR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YBR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,661 miles

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 65,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside/front/wishbone/arm/slightly/coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,136 miles

nearside front suspension upper arm has slight play to bearing

nearside front upper balljoint has slightplay

offside rear upper balljoint slight play

offsiude front upper suspension arm has slight play to bearting

rear exhaust flanges have corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 35,496 miles

front screen has minor damage less than 10mm in zone "a"

minor corrosion to front and rear suspension mounts

offside and nearside front shockers have minor play to lower bushes/bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,799 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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CE03 YBR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CE03 YBR, 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 CE03 YBR registered?

CE03 YBR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 YBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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