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DG03 KFK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

55,357 mi
Last recorded55,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KFK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 55,357 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking No cords showing

Pass 13 Sep 2015 55,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 53,398 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,351 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,376 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 5 May 2012 52,359 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 14 Apr 2012 2,229 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

eml light on

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,399 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,355 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 23,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,667 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 17,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs in poor condition.

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 KFK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KFK, 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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DG03 KFK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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