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DV53 PZT

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,096 mi
Last recorded38,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 PZT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 37,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 37,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer jet union deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer jet union deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2019 36,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer jet union deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 35,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,163 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Front & Rear subframes, Front suspension arms, Inner sills, Floor

Fail 24 Feb 2015 31,266 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Slight corrosion; Front & Rear subframes, Front lower arms

Slight cracks in rear tyre inner side walls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,266 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Slight corrosion; Front & Rear subframes, Front lower arms

Slight cracks in rear tyre inner side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,875 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion; Front suspension arms, Front subframe

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion; Front suspension arms, Front anti roll bar, Front & Rear subframes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,605 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion; Front & Rear subframes, Front lower arms

Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,753 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 PZT is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV53 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

DV53 PZT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 PZT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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