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DS03 UYN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UYN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy & flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer sholder ()

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling subframe towing eye (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Outer rear track rod end slightly worn

clutch pipe corroded along floorpan

rear fog lamp works whether lights are on or off

servo assistance poor

unable to open fuel cap to check seal

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,817 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,932 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,584 miles

ABS system removed by customer

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 43,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,840 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,140 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

widscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 34,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,200 miles

spare tyre defective

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 UYN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DS03 UYN, 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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DS03 UYN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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