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DA53 PWN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,910 mi
Last recorded79,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PWN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,108 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch flexi pipe ferrel corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,517 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop not working

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,083 miles

centre stop not working

nearside rear brake sticking

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper swivels

Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,081 miles

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

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

centre stop not working

nearside rear brake sticking

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper swivels

Pass 21 May 2013 54,644 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn low

Fail 21 May 2013 54,644 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn low

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,897 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroned/broken

slight damage to n/s front tyre

srs light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

coolant level in reservoir below minimum mark

oil level on minimum mark

oil seapage from lower dipstick area

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box support clamp broken

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

spare wheel missing from vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

coolant level in reservoir below minimum mark

oil level on minimum mark

oil seapage from lower dipstick area

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box support clamp broken

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

spare wheel missing from vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2007 16,599 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 16,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,469 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 PWN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 DA53 PWN, 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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DA53 PWN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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