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WD03 WPT

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 WPT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake disc rusty from standing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 70,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake disc rusty from standing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective Shock absorber fixing locking nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective Shock absorber locking nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,610 miles

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,525 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension arms

Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

general surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,639 miles

general surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,802 miles

some surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,952 miles

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,996 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 25,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,482 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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WD03 WPT is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

WD03 WPT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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