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X14 DCH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 DCH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 29,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 28,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 28,030 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear subframe mounts corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 19 May 2021 26,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 26,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,553 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 21,540 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum (3.6.A.1)

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

front wiper blades poor condition

nearside front brake slight bind

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,502 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,613 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 10,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 8,817 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 7,964 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,962 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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X14 DCH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 X14 DCH, 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 X14 DCH registered?

X14 DCH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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