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WE51 KER

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE51 KER
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,989 miles

subframes and suspension components = surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body and components various stages corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and suspension components various stages corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

suspension mounts and components and steering components various stages corrosion

under body sills chassis subframes various stages corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body and subframes and components various stages corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body and subframes and components various stages corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,209 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,204 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,251 miles

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

rear silencer deteriorated and strap insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,602 miles

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

all brake disc faces have slight corrosion

coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake disc faces have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2009 57,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play to o/s/r front tie rod pin.

water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,723 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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WE51 KER is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WE51 KER, 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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WE51 KER is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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