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DA53 HNB

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HNB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 71,540 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,878 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,527 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,878 miles

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

discs all round pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,772 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,029 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,146 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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DA53 HNB is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA53 HNB, 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 DA53 HNB registered?

DA53 HNB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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