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WJ03 VUW

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,848 mi
Last recorded34,848 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,811 miles

minor perishing to cv boots

minor perishing to front anti roll bar bushes

minor perishing to front ball joint dust covers

Fail 6 Jul 2022 34,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

minor perishing to cv boots

minor perishing to front anti roll bar bushes

minor perishing to front ball joint dust covers

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,284 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 34,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 33,823 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 33,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,009 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,009 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 32,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,137 miles

Oil leak

engine managemant warning light on

Pass 29 May 2013 31,836 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,836 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

engine management warning light

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,724 miles

engine management light is on all the time

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,747 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,747 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 23,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,549 miles

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,270 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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