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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
x2 lower engine mounting fixings missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease, areas of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody waxoyled and patches of corrosion
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease, areas of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to disc face, both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody waxoyled and patches of corrosion
Body has slight corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Washers slightly weak
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Front and rear shocks corroded casings
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
slight play in nsr wheel
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
slight play in nsr wheel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Coolant leak ()
front brake discs corroded.
front brake discs corroded.
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front and rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four discs worn
suspension creaky
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sub ffames corroded
under side as been oil sprayed
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sub frames showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre starting to perish
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyreworn on outer edge
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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DA03 LXF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 April 2003.
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