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DA03 LXG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LXG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,723 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 65,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,627 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,627 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 34,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,704 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 7,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 LXG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

DA03 LXG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is DA03 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 LXG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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