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DS03 SHO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SHO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,453 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,448 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,326 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 33,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall badly splitting but not showing cords

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,286 miles

Offside rear tyre inner side wall badly splitting but not showing cords

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,705 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 SHO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 DS03 SHO, 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 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS03 SHO?

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What year was DS03 SHO registered?

DS03 SHO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DS03 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 SHO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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