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YM03 RNN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 52,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 49,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 48,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,990 miles

Offside wiper blade changed for test

both h/lamp aims reset

Pass 30 May 2017 45,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,661 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,036 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 43,031 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,001 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,682 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc`s corroded and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,146 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 RNN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RNN, 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 RNN registered?

YM03 RNN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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