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YB03 SXC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,563 mi
Last recorded41,563 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SXC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,962 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,378 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,526 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,289 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,437 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,477 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,882 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,882 miles

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

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

Covers Fitted

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,108 miles

front tyres perished slightly

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

screen washer pipe leaking at front

Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perished slightly

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

screen washer pipe leaking at front

Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,095 miles

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated

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

O/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,440 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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YB03 SXC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YB03 SXC, 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 YB03 SXC registered?

YB03 SXC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 SXC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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