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WJ03 SZZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 SZZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 56,719 miles

(Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed]

underside of vehicle heavily [undersealed]

Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 52,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion [both] (5.3.2 (b))

Front hubs have heavy surface corrosion [both]

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded in places [flange]

horn operation relocated onto dashboard [chrome knob]

vehicle under sealed

Fail 28 Apr 2021 52,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [split] (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion [both] (5.3.2 (b))

Front hubs have heavy surface corrosion [both]

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded in places [flange]

rust on all brake discs

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,519 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Front SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [BOTH] (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 52,519 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Front SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [BOTH] (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,372 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,372 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,715 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested Cannot open bonnet to check oil (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,937 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,966 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,375 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,240 miles

Front subframe rusty.

Rear subframe rusty.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,356 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,133 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,750 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,203 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION TO INNER SURFACES OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS, NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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 SZZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZZ, 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 WJ03 SZZ registered?

WJ03 SZZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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