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DV03 FDA

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,533 mi
Last recorded49,533 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FDA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 49,533 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 49,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 29 May 2024 48,774 miles

all tyres worn low

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 26 May 2023 47,791 miles

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 47,072 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face x2

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,478 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box and flanges corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 45,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,281 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,134 miles

Off side rear top ball joint has very slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,850 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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DV03 FDA is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV03 FDA, 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 DV03 FDA registered?

DV03 FDA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is DV03 FDA safe to buy?

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