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DF03 XCE

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,734 miles

front and rear subframe slightly pitted

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear panhard bush slight play

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,457 miles

Exhaust back box strap showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,457 miles

Exhaust back box strap showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,063 miles

Exhaust back box and straps showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,005 miles

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

high level brake light inop

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

high level brake light inop

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,966 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,519 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,519 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,085 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,203 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

OFFSIDE FLOOR MAT TRAVELED UNDER PEDAL ASSEMBLE NEEDS TO BE HELD TO FLOOR

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,604 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)

OFFSIDE FLOOR MAT TRAVELED UNDER PEDAL ASSEMBLE NEEDS TO BE HELD TO FLOOR

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 XCE is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

DF03 XCE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is DF03 XCE safe to buy?

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