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D185 BOO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,930 mi
Last recorded66,930 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 BOO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 66,930 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,466 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,892 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm, ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 63,892 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom portion of suspension arm has rotted away leaving a section missing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both NS and OS, faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm, ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,017 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,155 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 46,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,078 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 8 Jul 2008 43,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,164 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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D185 BOO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D185 BOO, 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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D185 BOO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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