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WA53 WWN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WWN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,045 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,672 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Oil leak Engine area ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Spare tyre on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 101,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Spare tyre on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 93,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint silencer->rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced REAR SUBFRAME FRONT BRACKETS (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded RADIATOR TO SUBFRAME BRACKET (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,258 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,504 miles

front subframe corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,504 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front subframe corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,671 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front to rear cooling pipes corroded.

Offside rear brake disc pitted inner face.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,542 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,754 miles

front brake disc,s poor condition

os mirror handle missing

slight play to ns front wheel bearing

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake disc,s poor condition

os mirror handle missing

slight play to ns front wheel bearing

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,725 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,177 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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WA53 WWN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 WA53 WWN, 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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WA53 WWN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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