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DV53 DFX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,015 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 82,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Part of centre stop light inoperative

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,879 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

clutch hydrolic lines corroding

exhaust strap broken at rear.

general under body surface rust.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 75,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

clutch hydrolic lines corroding

exhaust strap broken at rear.

general under body surface rust.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,108 miles

clutch flexi ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust deterating hanging brackets corroring 1 detatched

Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

clutch flexi ferrule corroded

rear exhaust deterating hanging brackets corroring 1 detatched

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,356 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

OS WASHER POOR==LONG H/BRAKE==OIL FILLER UNIT LOOSE==CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING==NSR DISC BADLY CORRODED REQ NEW==BOTH REAR INNER RAD ARM BUSHES SOFT

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,140 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,280 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 46,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lower effort to nearside rear sevice brake

lower effort to offside park brake

offside front and rear tyres wsearing to edge

vwey strong advise rear brake discs show near excess lipping just satisfactory for tesr

Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,473 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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DV53 DFX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV53 DFX, 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 DV53 DFX registered?

DV53 DFX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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