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DX52 ZDJ

2003 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ZDJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,888 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)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,232 miles

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

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

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r outer sills to wheel arches

some corrosion to rear fuel line

some corrosion to rear sub frame

some corrosion/pitting to o/s/r inner side brake disk

Fail 21 Jan 2017 76,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r outer sills to wheel arches

some corrosion to rear fuel line

some corrosion to rear sub frame

some corrosion/pitting to o/s/r inner side brake disk

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,822 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,480 miles

o/s/r inner side brake disk corroded/pitted

slight movement to n/s/f steering rack

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

some corrosion to rear fuel line

some movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 63,478 miles

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

o/s/r inner side brake disk corroded/pitted

slight movement to n/s/f steering rack

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

some corrosion to rear fuel line

some movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,683 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,920 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,104 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,826 miles

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

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

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 ZDJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDJ, 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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DX52 ZDJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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