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YM03 RLX

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RLX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,278 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,537 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 72,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,914 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,505 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,456 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 30,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,297 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 RLX is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YM03 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

YM03 RLX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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