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DF53 FUE

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,246 mi
Last recorded67,246 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FUE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,246 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,412 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,897 miles

ABS pump block powdered damp

Front to rear steel coolant pipes corroding

Nearside Front Trackrod end joint minor freeplay

Fail 17 Mar 2018 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Noisey (2.5.A.2)

ABS pump block powdered damp

Front to rear steel coolant pipes corroding

Nearside Front Trackrod end joint minor freeplay

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,043 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,231 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 49,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,078 miles

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

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

all the brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all the brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,921 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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DF53 FUE is a 2003 MG Tf in Black 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 DF53 FUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 FUE registered?

DF53 FUE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is DF53 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FUE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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