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DF03 ZJY

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,221 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,337 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported STRAP (7.1.1)

N/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,859 miles

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box and straps corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,052 miles

rear exhaust and exhaust strap corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 78,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust and exhaust strap corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2013 73,195 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2012 69,612 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs rusting on inner face/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear silencer skins rusting/slight wear on inner tread both front tyres

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

MIL light on/

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs rusting on inner face/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear silencer skins rusting/slight wear on inner tread both front tyres

Pass 19 May 2011 66,627 miles

both front brake dics corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 66,627 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake dics corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,421 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front to rear waterpipes rusty and signs of leaking

front wipers splitting

rusty susp.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front to rear waterpipes rusty and signs of leaking

front wipers splitting

rusty susp.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/45/16,front brake pads approx 1/2 worn,underbody rusty in places,service brake efficiency 68%,parking brake efficiency 21%

front tyres approx 1/3 worn,o/s & n/s rear tyres approx 3/4 worn,front tyres & o/s rear tyre have rotation marked on outer walls,n/s rear tyre has side facing outward marked on outer wall all tyres correctly fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,709 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 ZJY is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZJY, 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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DF03 ZJY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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