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DF03 TLJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,647 mi
Last recorded80,647 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 80,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,053 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 80,053 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 77,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 77,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,653 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,651 miles

s.r.s light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,432 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,823 miles

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

engine managment light on

engine overheating during emissions test

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight free play at offside steering rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,086 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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DF03 TLJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue 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 DF03 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

DF03 TLJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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