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WG53 FWN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,208 mi
Last recorded38,208 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FWN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 38,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust cat pipe to backbox joint corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

parking brake performance low

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,912 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,361 miles

advise slight free play to offside front upper ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,903 miles

o/s/f brake disc borderline corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2011 18,869 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc borderline corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,948 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 13 Nov 2009 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,242 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,121 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brake discs corroded on inside faces

Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/r brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,002 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 FWN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WG53 FWN, 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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WG53 FWN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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