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YE03 TFJ

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,021 mi
Last recorded59,021 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 TFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 58,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,417 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,441 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 53,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,479 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R Brake Disc's,Slightly Worn/Rusted At Inside Face's Of Disc's

Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R + N/S/R Brake Disc's,Slightly Worn/Rusted At Inside Face's Of Disc's

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,053 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,051 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,597 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,561 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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YE03 TFJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFJ, 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 YE03 TFJ registered?

YE03 TFJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is YE03 TFJ safe to buy?

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