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WK03 BYG

2003 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,611 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,471 miles

All tyres are starting to perish and are worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,471 miles

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

All tyres are starting to perish and are worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,836 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 45,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,945 miles

engine management light on

various areas of surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,108 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,865 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,196 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,297 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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WK03 BYG is a 2003 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK03 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK03 BYG is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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