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WF03 XHB

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 XHB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,984 miles

All four shock casings are corroded

Both front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded & starting to leak

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S Interior door panel missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All four shock casings are corroded

Both front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded & starting to leak

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S Interior door panel missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,207 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,207 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,016 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front link bar (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,571 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,525 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,205 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,205 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,157 miles

surface corrosion exhaust slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,662 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 22,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 5,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,104 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 XHB is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WF03 XHB, 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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WF03 XHB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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