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YR03 EPY

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,462 mi
Last recorded12,462 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 EPY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 12,462 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 12,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 12,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 11,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 11,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 11,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,037 miles

park brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 30 Sep 2016 11,019 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,371 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,872 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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YR03 EPY is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR03 EPY, 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 YR03 EPY registered?

YR03 EPY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is YR03 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 EPY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR03 EPY have outstanding finance?

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