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DA52 WUG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WUG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,011 miles

both handbrake efforts slightly low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and only just legal on point of test

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,001 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both handbrake efforts slightly low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and only just legal on point of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,193 miles

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and only just legal on point of test

off side handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,677 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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DA52 WUG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA52 WUG, 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 DA52 WUG registered?

DA52 WUG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DA52 WUG safe to buy?

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