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DF52 JWM

2003 MG Tf

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,031 mi
Last recorded91,031 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 JWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,031 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,309 miles

Oil leak

front disc's are heavily pitted

n/s/r tyre low on pressure valve cap siezed on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front disc's are heavily pitted

n/s/r tyre low on pressure valve cap siezed on

Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 59,491 miles

!!!!!!!!!!!front to rear metal coolant pipes are corroded!!!!!!!!!!!

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,491 miles

!!!!!!!!!!!front to rear metal coolant pipes are corroded!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,324 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,914 miles

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 31 Jan 2006 23,569 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 JWM is a 2003 MG Tf in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

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

Is DF52 JWM safe to buy?

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