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DNZ 6822

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,801 mi
Last recorded112,801 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 6822
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake poor

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,384 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 106,918 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine cooling fan not turning

service brake only just reached minimum requirements

throttle operation very sensitive

top up cooling system evidence of over heating

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,746 miles

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

near side front shock absorber has slight play in lower bush

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,686 miles

nearside rear tyre tread weaing uneven

Fail 30 Aug 2014 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread weaing uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,538 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion various suspension components

nearside rear tyre weraing on edges

offside front tyre even tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,851 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion various suspension components

nearside rear tyre weraing on edges

offside front tyre even tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,532 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,239 miles

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,323 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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DNZ 6822 is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DNZ 6822, 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 DNZ 6822 registered?

DNZ 6822 is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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