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YR03 KTJ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,802 mi
Last recorded13,802 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 KTJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 13,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 13,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 13,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 13,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 12,921 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 12,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 12,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 9,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,559 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 9,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,356 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 KTJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YR03 KTJ, 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 YR03 KTJ registered?

YR03 KTJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is YR03 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 KTJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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