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DK03 NKT

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 NKT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,256 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak pipes corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body sill corroded & damaged

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator requires attention

Offside body sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,956 miles

Coolant leak coolant pipes underside of vehicle are weeping and look very fragile ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant pipes underside of vehicle are weeping and look very fragile ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin gone crumbly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin gone crumbly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,869 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,306 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand and foot weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,649 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,896 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 41,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,681 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2013 37,680 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)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 7 Dec 2012 33,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,807 miles

Both front brake discs worn and rusting on inside

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,368 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,431 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,317 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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DK03 NKT is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DK03 NKT, 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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DK03 NKT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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