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WP03 EGK

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 EGK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,504 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 62,496 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside brake lamp lens faded

offside rear fog lamp lens faded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside brake lamp lens faded

offside rear fog lamp lens faded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,491 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 55,491 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,339 miles

air bag lamp on

park brake efficiency on limit

Fail 27 May 2010 33,339 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 21,833 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,628 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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WP03 EGK is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP03 EGK, 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 WP03 EGK registered?

WP03 EGK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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