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DV03 FDF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

72,203 mi
Last recorded72,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 72,203 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 70,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,802 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front sub frame corroded

off side rear outer sill weak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,538 miles

parking brake 17%

Fail 12 Jun 2021 61,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

parking brake 17%

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 54,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,791 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,791 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,952 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2010 38,799 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 18 Feb 2009 361,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,569 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 28,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,312 miles

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

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 FDF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DV03 FDF, 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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DV03 FDF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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