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DU53 UNF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,417 mi
Last recorded88,417 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UNF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,962 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 84,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing badly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 74,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,819 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,657 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,648 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,603 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,603 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 59,466 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,951 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 56,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,726 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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DU53 UNF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DU53 UNF, 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 DU53 UNF registered?

DU53 UNF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DU53 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 UNF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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