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DB03 DPB

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 DPB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 48,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 48,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 47,068 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,567 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,645 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 9,645 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DB03 DPB is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DB03 DPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB03 DPB registered?

DB03 DPB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is DB03 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB03 DPB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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