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WF03 FZC

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,700 mi
Last recorded34,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 FZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 34,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 34,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre beginning to mishape on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coolant pipes corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,217 miles

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

Negative battery clamp loose, already fully tightened

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 31,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Negative battery clamp loose, already fully tightened

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,498 miles

coolant leak & engine over heating

front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,498 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left & offside (1.8)

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

coolant leak & engine over heating

front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

unable to test emissions due to coolant leak & overheating

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,236 miles

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

front subframe & components corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear lower subframe mountings corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 29,236 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front subframe & components corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear lower subframe mountings corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,693 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

front and rear subframe corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,117 miles

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

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

all brake discs pitted by rust

suspension wishbones rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,648 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 26,591 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,092 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 10,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,739 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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WF03 FZC is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF03 FZC, 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 WF03 FZC registered?

WF03 FZC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WF03 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 FZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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