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DA53 HND

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,147 mi
Last recorded42,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HND
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 42,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,512 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 41,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,127 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 20,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 9,221 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,793 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 2,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 2,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 1,454 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 HND is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA53 HND, 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 HND registered?

DA53 HND is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is DA53 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HND shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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