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DX03 SVT

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 SVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 84,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,549 miles

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

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,543 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe heavily corroded

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

Rear Subframe heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,505 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,505 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,494 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroding under body corroding (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,034 miles

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

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

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

fan belt badly cracked

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,030 miles

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

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

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

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

fan belt badly cracked

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,869 miles

aqux belt cracking

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,072 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,168 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner track rod ball joints have slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,716 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,716 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,075 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 17,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in the o/s/r tyre.

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 SVT is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX03 SVT, 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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DX03 SVT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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