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DF03 OHG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,855 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mount corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,806 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mount corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,640 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside front subframe mount corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,195 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front subframe mount corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,532 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front upper front subframe mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,500 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front subframe mounting corroding

Offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front subframe mounting corroding

Offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,971 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 47,971 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,658 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 38,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 30,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,612 miles

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

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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DF03 OHG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF03 OHG, 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 DF03 OHG registered?

DF03 OHG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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