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DV03 LWM

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,154 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 70,734 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 69,766 miles

Brake disc's have surface rust

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,257 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 LWM is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

DV03 LWM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DV03 LWM safe to buy?

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