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WN53 NNJ

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,447 mi
Last recorded43,447 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NNJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 43,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer sill repair by welding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all OSF NSF NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under/upper body corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Underbody and underbody components heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,638 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear outer seal, Nearside rear outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Underbody and underbody components heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,264 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

front and rear sub-frames in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,811 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,520 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,837 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 35,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,754 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,179 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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WN53 NNJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WN53 NNJ, 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 WN53 NNJ registered?

WN53 NNJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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