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WH03 ZAK

2013 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,040 mi
Last recorded104,040 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 MG Tf25,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 ZAK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 104,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Handbrake requirements only just met. (16%) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 103,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 104,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,546 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 103,541 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 88,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 82,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,420 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 103,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 103,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,402 miles

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges of tread

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres are wearing lower on inner edges of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 101,465 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 101,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 97,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 82,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,392 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

misting of oil round engine

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,730 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WH03 ZAK is a 2013 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 25,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WH03 ZAK, 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 13 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WH03 ZAK is a 2013 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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