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Y5 MGF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

45,822 mi
Last recorded45,822 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 44,350 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,007 miles

Coolant leak ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 43,849 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,162 miles

Oil leak dip stick pipe gasket ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has been hot

Oil leak dip stick pipe gasket ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,133 miles

offside rear(top) suspension knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,904 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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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Y5 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y5 MGF, 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

How do I check the history of Y5 MGF?

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What year was Y5 MGF registered?

Y5 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is Y5 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 MGF shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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