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WD03 APZ

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,899 mi
Last recorded54,899 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 APZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 54,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen wiper working but limited functions

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,079 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind to brake

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive residue around subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,786 miles

slight misting of oil around gearbox

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight misting of oil around gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,478 miles

wiper switch defective on second speed not working

Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

wiper switch defective on second speed not working

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,208 miles

water leak and oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,136 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,119 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,068 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 26,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,023 miles

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

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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WD03 APZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WD03 APZ, 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 WD03 APZ registered?

WD03 APZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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