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YL03 UFH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,545 mi
Last recorded39,545 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UFH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 39,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes coated in under seal

corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 19 Jul 2024 39,119 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes coated in under seal

corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust hitting rear sub frame

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,244 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,741 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,970 miles

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

both inner sill sections corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

both inner sill sections corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,347 miles

Engine cover fitted

Slight oil leak engine sump area

Under trays fitted

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,208 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs mark up, corroded and discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors outter clips not on, gaitor moves around slightly but still secure

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

rear brake diss corroded annd marked up on inner surface area

Fail 26 Jun 2015 29,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors outter clips not on, gaitor moves around slightly but still secure

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

rear brake diss corroded annd marked up on inner surface area

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,492 miles

both rear and nearside front brake flex ferrules corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 28,484 miles

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

both rear and nearside front brake flex ferrules corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,983 miles

corrosion on both rear brake flex ferrules

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside front brake flex ferrule corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,975 miles

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

corrosion on both rear brake flex ferrules

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside front brake flex ferrule corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,401 miles

corrosion on both rear flex ferrules

nearside front brake flex ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,180 miles

both rear flex ferrules near corrosion limit

front brake discs corroded

front brake flex ferrule banjos onto brake calipers nearing corrosion limit

nearside rear brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre on wear limit

stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,907 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 19,905 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Both front tyres have very little tread on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,280 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 17,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both Front tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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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YL03 UFH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL03 UFH, 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 YL03 UFH registered?

YL03 UFH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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