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YM03 ROH

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 ROH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 71,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,336 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 70,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,573 miles

A undersealed in the underbody

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribes areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,520 miles

No lock out recorded on both rear parking brake units.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting band corroded away. (system remains secure)

Rear service brakes would not lock out on test.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No lock out recorded on both rear parking brake units.

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting band corroded away. (system remains secure)

Rear service brakes would not lock out on test.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

battery not clamped but still secure

n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulles corroding

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing corrosion

n/s/f shockabsorber lower bush worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

no service brake lockout on rear brake performance test

no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests

o/s outter sill starting to corrode at rear

rear exhaust mounting strap insecure and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,276 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

battery not clamped but still secure

n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulles corroding

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing corrosion

n/s/f shockabsorber lower bush worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

no service brake lockout on rear brake performance test

o/s outter sill starting to corrode at rear

rear exhaust mounting strap insecure and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,492 miles

Both front axle tyres different size to both tyres fitted across rear axle ie: Fronts 185/55R15 & Rears are 205/50R15.

Both rear brake units binding slightly.

N/s/r and o/s//r brake units will not lock out on test.

N/s/r inner brake pad applying low effort on brake disc.

o/s/r parking brake unit recorded low effort.

steel brake pipe to n/s/r at T piece on n/s/r bulkhead, showing slight corrosion.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,871 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,196 miles

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/r tyre is approaching the limit

rear brake pads are approaching the limit

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,442 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 ROH is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ROH, 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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YM03 ROH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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