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WJ03 HJU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 HJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,759 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,405 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 69,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in naerside rear track control arm outer bush

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 30 Apr 2012 46,122 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,102 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

water leak centre rear

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,876 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,808 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 26,456 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WJ03 HJU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ03 HJU, 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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WJ03 HJU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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