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WG52 GFO

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 GFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 69,342 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear tyres sidewall starting to perish

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r wheel slight drag

underside surface corrosion

Fail 24 May 2017 68,271 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear tyres sidewall starting to perish

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r wheel slight drag

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,102 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 66,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,791 miles

uneven disc wear

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,515 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,335 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 15 Mar 2010 34,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 25,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,433 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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WG52 GFO is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG52 GFO, 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 WG52 GFO registered?

WG52 GFO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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