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DA03 EKG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,244 mi
Last recorded88,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,366 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear No Reverse lamps working

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,386 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section blowing and mesh broken. (passed emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear brake discs have a reduced braking surface, due to corrosion and wear.

Fail 7 May 2019 70,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section blowing and mesh broken. (passed emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Headlamp bulb blown. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear brake discs have a reduced braking surface, due to corrosion and wear.

Pass 1 May 2018 64,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,202 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 59,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 52,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 45,075 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 39,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EKG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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