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WG03 DVB

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 DVB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,355 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,717 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,268 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

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)

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,835 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,449 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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WG03 DVB is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey 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 WG03 DVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG03 DVB registered?

WG03 DVB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is WG03 DVB safe to buy?

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