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WF53 OPZ

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,810 mi
Last recorded44,810 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OPZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,810 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,575 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 37,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,468 miles

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

nsf tie rod has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 24,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,907 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 OPZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF53 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

WF53 OPZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is WF53 OPZ safe to buy?

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