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DB03 SEZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,865 mi
Last recorded76,865 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 SEZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play both front upper ball joints

Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play both front upper ball joints

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,049 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,594 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,221 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,602 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,804 miles

Exhaust strap broken.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,862 miles

2 x front tyres deteriorating

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,050 miles

handbrake performence on limit

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,582 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)

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 SEZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SEZ, 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 DB03 SEZ registered?

DB03 SEZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DB03 SEZ safe to buy?

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