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DA03 FVZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both sides rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,605 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,973 miles

Front and rear subfames etc are rusty

High brake light is not working

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

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subfames etc are rusty

High brake light is not working

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,001 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,352 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 39,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,293 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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DA03 FVZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FVZ, 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 DA03 FVZ registered?

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

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