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DG03 MLU

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MLU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 109,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 from T joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 from T joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 108,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,779 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,790 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,812 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,393 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 84,392 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,758 miles

Coolant leak at front to rear coolant pipes,this needs urgent attention,coolant expansion bottle was empty.

Corrosion around front and rear subframe mounting points but not excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2010 77,757 miles

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

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

Coolant leak at front to rear coolant pipes,this needs urgent attention,coolant expansion bottle was empty.

Corrosion around front and rear subframe mounting points but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,837 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,473 miles

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

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

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 MLU 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 65.2%.

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 MLU, 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 DG03 MLU registered?

DG03 MLU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is DG03 MLU safe to buy?

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