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DT03 MAS

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,650 mi
Last recorded44,650 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT03 MAS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 44,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 44,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner door sill has slight rust spot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 44,291 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,213 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,213 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,839 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,920 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,845 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,983 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advice to renew bearing as it may be rough if adjusted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,384 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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DT03 MAS is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DT03 MAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DT03 MAS registered?

DT03 MAS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DT03 MAS safe to buy?

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