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DC03 DDE

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,913 mi
Last recorded56,913 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play prompt replacement is strongly advised! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 55,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between cat and silencer box [joint is badly corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint is severely corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 55,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint is severely corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON THE INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT BETWEEN CAT AND SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,786 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded and slight blow

Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 46,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,641 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,598 miles

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

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

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 2 Oct 2012 41,963 miles

2x front wiper blades deteriated

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

2x front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,491 miles

2x front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,800 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 DDE is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

DC03 DDE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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