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W4 LPH

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,243 mi
Last recorded35,243 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 LPH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 35,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,855 miles

split in o/s front screenwash pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,071 miles

corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,619 miles

some corrosion suspension parts

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,610 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding a little

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to body and suspension parts underside

Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to body and suspension parts underside

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,830 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,461 miles

air bag (srs)light on

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,781 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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W4 LPH is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W4 LPH, 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 W4 LPH registered?

W4 LPH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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