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DX03 OBE

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,602 mi
Last recorded63,602 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OBE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 39,913 miles

interior mirrior hanging down

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,836 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 36,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,063 miles

Front tyres are cracking in the tread area. Water is leaking from the feed pipes to the front fan.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,391 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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DX03 OBE is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DX03 OBE, 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 DX03 OBE registered?

DX03 OBE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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