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DX52 XNC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 XNC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,235 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,235 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

some corrotion to both front brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,544 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,175 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2008 30,175 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,416 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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DX52 XNC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX52 XNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX52 XNC registered?

DX52 XNC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is DX52 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 XNC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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