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Y50 RAS

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,121 mi
Last recorded41,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 RAS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,074 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,837 miles

Rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all discs corroded and brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,583 miles

nearside rear tyre very low

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,580 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)

the inner faces of all four brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

the inner faces of all four brake discs starting to corrode slightly

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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Y50 RAS is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y50 RAS, 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 Y50 RAS registered?

Y50 RAS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is Y50 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 RAS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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