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YD03 XDY

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,440 mi
Last recorded29,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XDY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 29,319 miles

washers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,232 miles

alternator loose

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 27,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 26,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,580 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,321 miles

hid bulbs removed for test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,807 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 19 Apr 2011 25,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,312 miles

High level brake bulb not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,312 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

High level brake bulb not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,332 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,332 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 14,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YD03 XDY is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD03 XDY, 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 YD03 XDY?

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What year was YD03 XDY registered?

YD03 XDY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YD03 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 XDY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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