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DN53 PBO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 PBO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 82,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 82,964 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,209 miles

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

all brake discs rusty ?[lack of use]

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all brake discs rusty ?[lack of use]

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil switch ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil switch ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil switch . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,176 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex leaking . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel at subframe mtg .[holed] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at subframe mtg area corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush has slight movement (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,597 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle revs won't stay at a steady rate (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush has slight movement (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,927 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,364 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,150 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,880 miles

advise front and rear pads getting low advise n/s/f door latch noisey

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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DN53 PBO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN53 PBO, 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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DN53 PBO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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