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YM03 OFT

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OFT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,721 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

handbrake has travel

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 69,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (also damaged) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (and light age cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (and light age cracking) (4.1.E.1)

engine has various oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,481 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (and light age cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (and light age cracking) (4.1.E.1)

engine has various oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,925 miles

rear brake discs rusty and lipped

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,045 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,088 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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YM03 OFT is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YM03 OFT, 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 YM03 OFT registered?

YM03 OFT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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