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DG03 FLM

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FLM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 91,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn slightly

front subframe has surface corrosion

ns rear suspension pipe at rear has slight corrosion

rear ns and os top ball joints have slight movement when jacked free

Pass 18 May 2012 91,538 miles

front discs worn slightly

front subframe has surface corrosion

ns rear suspension pipe at rear has slight corrosion

rear ns and os top ball joints have slight movement when jacked free

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,496 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 80,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 67,482 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 67,482 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,754 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,190 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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DG03 FLM is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG03 FLM, 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 DG03 FLM registered?

DG03 FLM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DG03 FLM safe to buy?

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