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DX03 UFD

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UFD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2020 66,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

SOME UNDER BODY COMPONENTS ARE GREASED FOR CORROSION PROTECTION

VEHICLE HAS SOME UNDER BODY COMPONENT SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all sections of exhaust system deteriorated

coolant pipes corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all sections of exhaust system deteriorated

clutch hydrulic line corroded on underside of vehicle

coolant pipes corroded on underside of vehicle

windscreen wipers not tested due to washers inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

complete exhaust system deteriorated

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,620 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,240 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,333 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,323 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

surface splits nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,076 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 38,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 3 Aug 2009 33,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,163 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 UFD is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UFD, 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 UFD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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