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WG03 VVB

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,827 mi
Last recorded40,827 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,827 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 40,827 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

underside of vehicle with some corrosion

water pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 39,878 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))

water pipes under vehicle corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

underside of vehicle with some corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,422 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes are covered with waxoyl

offside front shockabsorber casing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,667 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,139 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,104 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom arms rusty

both front tyres on 2.6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,200 miles

both front lower arms getting rusty

both rear tyres on 2mm

centre brake light has couple of leds out

chip in screen

front tyres on 2.5mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,598 miles

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)

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

rear brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,038 miles

Rear brake pads have around 6000m left

Some bulbs not working in centre brake light

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,809 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,767 miles

both front tyres waring slightly on inside

n/s rear brake slightly stickey

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,918 miles

n/s rear brake slightly stiff to turn wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,662 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 VVB 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 87.5%.

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 VVB, 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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WG03 VVB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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