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DN03 BVC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,737 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,737 miles

Emissions not tested over hiting (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,722 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,048 miles

rear discs rusty

slight play rack o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,795 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,795 miles

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

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

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

front tyre treads perished

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,188 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,972 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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DN03 BVC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 DN03 BVC, 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 DN03 BVC registered?

DN03 BVC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is DN03 BVC safe to buy?

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