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WG53 FWM

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,424 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,553 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 28 Feb 2012 48,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,989 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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WG53 FWM is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WG53 FWM, 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 WG53 FWM registered?

WG53 FWM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is WG53 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 FWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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