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DS03 RWX

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,587 mi
Last recorded59,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RWX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side and suspension components of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side and suspension components of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,824 miles

Rear exhaust system showing signs of corrosion on centre to rear joint

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2022 54,808 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust system showing signs of corrosion on joints

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,242 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,242 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,555 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,695 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 14,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,851 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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DS03 RWX 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 DS03 RWX, 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 DS03 RWX registered?

DS03 RWX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DS03 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 RWX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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