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AD03 WKJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,035 mi
Last recorded67,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 67,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 66,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe in down pipe leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,454 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,064 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS ARE JUST STARTING TO WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 25,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM.N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

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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AD03 WKJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 WKJ, 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 AD03 WKJ registered?

AD03 WKJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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