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WJ03 RKU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,446 miles

front and rear sub frames and mounts corroded

front brake discs coroded

fuel pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 89,434 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front and rear sub frame corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs rusted

brake pipes corroded all coil springs corroded front and rear sub frame corroded outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,430 miles

bottot arms corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and pads low

o/s rear tie rod end

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

bottom arms corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and pads getting low

o/s rear tie rod end

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

o/s n/s front bottom arms corroded

o/s n/s sillsdented and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,234 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

o/s n/s front bottom arms corroded

o/s n/s sillsdented and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,639 miles

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

exaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear flashersshowing white

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,251 miles

front wipers worn.

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,262 miles

s.r,s light on constant

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,605 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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WJ03 RKU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ03 RKU, 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 RKU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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