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YY03 WCU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 WCU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,283 miles

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

sills corroded at rear

Fail 16 Oct 2025 62,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

sills corroded at rear

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,534 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty NOT FLASHING (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 61,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 61,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,738 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Bolt damaged at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 55,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Bolt damaged at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,285 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,131 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,279 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,713 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,283 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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YY03 WCU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YY03 WCU, 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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YY03 WCU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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