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DS 6635

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 6635
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 130,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 130,385 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 111,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 107,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

customer advised rear brake disc corrodiedon inner face

Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

customer advised rear brake disc corrodiedon inner face

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,301 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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DS 6635 is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS 6635, 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 DS 6635 registered?

DS 6635 is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is DS 6635 safe to buy?

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