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DF52 HCH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,758 mi
Last recorded56,758 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 HCH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 50,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight corrosion on underside at rear

Fail 19 May 2017 50,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from join at rear box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight corrosion on underside at rear

Pass 28 May 2016 49,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,764 miles
Fail 12 May 2013 39,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,373 miles

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,864 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread - cord not exposed

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,590 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)

brake service

Fail 23 Feb 2007 21,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake service

Fail 4 Mar 2006 16,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,742 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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DF52 HCH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF52 HCH, 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 DF52 HCH registered?

DF52 HCH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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