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YE03 LGD

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LGD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,584 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,871 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 85,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,621 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded and porous

rear tyre treads castellated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,194 miles

one fuel pipe clip broken but pipe well supported

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible unit (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,257 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,257 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,040 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,749 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 60,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,744 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,024 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,720 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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YE03 LGD is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE03 LGD, 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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YE03 LGD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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