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DL03 WEL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 WEL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 76,493 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,586 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 73,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,594 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under engine bay at filter area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear loose holder (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 70,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under engine bay at filter area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear loose holder (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,474 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 64,471 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 61,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,485 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 60,543 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,851 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

near side rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 57,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 57,160 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,612 miles

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

front no plate slightly deteriated

rear no plate lamps slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,437 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 21,807 miles

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

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

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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DL03 WEL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DL03 WEL, 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 DL03 WEL registered?

DL03 WEL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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