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WG53 KWO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,966 mi
Last recorded20,966 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 20,966 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front all suspension components corroding

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,816 miles

Front subframe corroding

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system weak

surface corrosion all suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 20,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system weak

surface corrosion all suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,493 miles

Nearside rack end has slight play

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system weak

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 15 Sep 2017 20,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rack end has slight play

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system weak

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,395 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/slight (4.1.E.1)

Lower all under body components corroded

Lower most of under body/slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides corroded

Lower all underbody components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,989 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

all brake hose ferruls rusty

exhaust flange's & bolts rusty

under floor water pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,391 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)

Uneven tread wear to both front tyres.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 19,391 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Uneven tread wear to both front tyres.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 18,510 miles

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,193 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fronts discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,899 miles

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

all discs rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,656 miles

both front discs rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2007 9,513 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 KWO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWO, 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 WG53 KWO registered?

WG53 KWO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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