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DE03 WHZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,843 mi
Last recorded66,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,180 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 35,050 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 35,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,749 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 22,209 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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DE03 WHZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE03 WHZ, 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 DE03 WHZ registered?

DE03 WHZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DE03 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 WHZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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