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DA03 AWW

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

88,448 mi
Last recorded88,448 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 AWW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 88,089 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,553 miles

some corrosion due to long term standing

Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

some corrosion due to long term standing

Pass 2 Jun 2022 87,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake components corroding underside pipes discs back plates calipers

underside floor chassis and suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2022 87,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake components corroding underside pipes discs back plates calipers

underside floor chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 17 May 2021 87,154 miles

underside suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 87,091 miles

some corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 86,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower coilover bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower coilover bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,535 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Pass 31 May 2017 86,423 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

windsreen has light scatches

Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,658 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 76,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,315 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre suffering from partial tread seperation

Fail 27 Nov 2013 63,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes leaking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre suffering from partial tread seperation

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,270 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 31 May 2006 32,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DA03 AWW is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 DA03 AWW, 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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DA03 AWW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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