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EA03 YFG

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YFG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 42,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,569 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside front wheels buckled

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,665 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,705 miles

offside windscreen washers inop but suficiently cleared by nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,317 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,317 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,364 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,364 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 22,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front windscreen hase dameg to it!!!!

n/s/f brake locks up when it is rotated anticlock-wise!!

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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EA03 YFG is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA03 YFG, 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 EA03 YFG registered?

EA03 YFG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is EA03 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 YFG shows 24 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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