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DC03 DCV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,498 miles

O/S & N/S Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,701 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 58,701 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,723 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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DC03 DCV is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC03 DCV, 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 DC03 DCV registered?

DC03 DCV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is DC03 DCV safe to buy?

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