MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
parking brake only just met limits
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just met limits
Offside handbrake effort low
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside handbrake effort low
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear inner uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear inner uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall also cracking in tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall also cracking in tread
Both front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front tyres worn to 2mm
Both rear brake discs rusted and degrading
Exhaust front pipe rusted and degrading
Nearside rear tyre badly perished
Play in the nearside track rod end
Rear tyres mis-matched
Slight play in the nearside front suspension leg lower bush
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front tyres worn to 2mm
Both rear brake discs rusted and degrading
Exhaust front pipe rusted and degrading
Nearside rear tyre badly perished
Play in the nearside track rod end
Rear tyres mis-matched
Slight play in the nearside front suspension leg lower bush
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear 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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside tyre wearing low
offside front disc slightly corroded and pitted
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DU03 VEA is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 DU03 VEA, 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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DU03 VEA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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