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DU03 VEA

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VEA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 69,627 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,152 miles

parking brake only just met limits

Fail 8 May 2024 69,152 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,240 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,200 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,518 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 62,518 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 55,524 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 49,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,542 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,652 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall also cracking in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 38,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,755 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,103 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,103 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,005 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,750 miles

nearside tyre wearing low

offside front disc slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,130 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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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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