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KV03 WDU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,589 mi
Last recorded40,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 WDU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 38,083 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 38,083 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall size 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall size 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,332 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Rear indicators slightly white.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs have corrosion in areas,though not excess

exhaust system deteriorating,though intact and gas tight

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,488 miles

all brake discs corroded on inside lips

rear exhaust silencer skins flaking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,676 miles

front brake discs worn

system corroded,but intact

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,375 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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KV03 WDU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KV03 WDU, 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 KV03 WDU registered?

KV03 WDU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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