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YC03 VMX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,206 mi
Last recorded63,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VMX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,093 miles

Offside Front wheel movement / inner/trackrod

front to rear brake pipes lightly rust

Fail 12 Jun 2024 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel movement / inner/trackrod

front to rear brake pipes lightly rust

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,808 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 58,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracked

Offside Front tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,678 miles

exhaust repaired

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust repaired

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,672 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,942 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 13 Mar 2009 38,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,252 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,116 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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YC03 VMX is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YC03 VMX, 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 YC03 VMX registered?

YC03 VMX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is YC03 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 VMX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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