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WF53 LRO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LRO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 41,232 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 41,232 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 39,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,701 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 37,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slight corrosion

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,709 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,197 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 15,721 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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WF53 LRO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF53 LRO, 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 WF53 LRO registered?

WF53 LRO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WF53 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 LRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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