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DF03 TMX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,523 mi
Last recorded37,523 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TMX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,523 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,264 miles

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)

advise handbrake effiency still at 16% and requires work/adjustment.

advise nearsidefront/rear and offside front tyre wear.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 27,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

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

advise nearsidefront/rear and offside front tyre wear.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,232 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 TMX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is DF03 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 TMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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