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WF53 OSG

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,011 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour incorrect brightness (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour incorrect brightness (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,457 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Nov 2015 71,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened wishbone connecting bracket snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,287 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,757 miles

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

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

rear Brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,851 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,851 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,824 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,769 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 OSG is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

WF53 OSG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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