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DA03 WDD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,310 mi
Last recorded73,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,308 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,279 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,278 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 May 2012 66,624 miles

corrosion to bulkhead at offside

corrosion to o/s/f outer wing

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2012 66,594 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to bulkhead at offside

corrosion to o/s/f outer wing

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,563 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteroiated

Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,835 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front wipers split

major coolant leak from underside pipe

nrearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box has strap broken but box is secure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,082 miles

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,489 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 WDD is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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