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DF52 JVO

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 126,851 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,835 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 126,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,157 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

underfloor coolant pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,887 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,454 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,454 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,960 miles

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

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,999 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 JVO is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DF52 JVO, 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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DF52 JVO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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