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DG53 WJC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,371 mi
Last recorded62,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust touching rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,552 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,421 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,421 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,455 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

n/s door check strap broken

Pass 25 May 2007 32,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 32,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,982 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 WJC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

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

Is DG53 WJC safe to buy?

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