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YM52 BGF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,201 mi
Last recorded25,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 25,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 25,092 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 25,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 23,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 22,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,676 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 22,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,938 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface very poor marked and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,929 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 18,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,946 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,931 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 11,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,970 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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YM52 BGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM52 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM52 BGF registered?

YM52 BGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is YM52 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 BGF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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