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YP03 XGX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,103 mi
Last recorded69,103 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has a protective sealant

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 47,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,731 miles

slight play in o/s front steering joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,505 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,505 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S Rear brakes `binding` .

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S Rear brakes `binding` .

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 20,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YP03 XGX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP03 XGX, 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 YP03 XGX registered?

YP03 XGX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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