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DF03 YSK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YSK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play front and rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 92,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play front and rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n\s front and rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,425 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n\s front and rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 78,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,042 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of corrosion under vehicle.

foot brake effort 51% (min 50%) advise inspection.

hand brake effort 16% (min 16%) advise inspection.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,046 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,322 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,313 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 64,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light has one of its bulb inoperative.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light has one of its bulb inoperative.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,788 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

small chips in front screen

Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch release arm fouling coolant pipe

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

small chips in front screen

washer aim poor

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,076 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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DF03 YSK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF03 YSK, 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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DF03 YSK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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