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Y20 SMG

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,177 mi
Last recorded61,177 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 SMG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 59,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,473 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 44,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,868 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust corroded

rear disc slight poor surface condition

Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,861 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear tyres uneven wear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust corroded

rear disc slight poor surface condition

rear tyres low inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,402 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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Y20 SMG is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y20 SMG, 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 Y20 SMG registered?

Y20 SMG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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