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DG53 LRA

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,804 mi
Last recorded50,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LRA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,518 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,735 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,037 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2013 40,986 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,571 miles

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

n/s fron brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,323 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,853 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,904 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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DG53 LRA is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG53 LRA, 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 DG53 LRA registered?

DG53 LRA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DG53 LRA safe to buy?

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