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WP53 GZF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,230 mi
Last recorded80,230 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GZF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers window not working

Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,199 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers window not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,376 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front brake discs very worn

Front to rear coolant pipes rusty and leaking

Play in front suspension

Rear brake discs worn and pads look low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,984 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 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)

front windscreen in poor condition

o/s/f electric window not working

Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 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)

front windscreen in poor condition

front windscreen washer jet in poor condition

n/s/f and os/f wiper blade in poor condition

n/s/r cv gaitor in poor condition

o/s/f electric window not working

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,060 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,564 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 47,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,764 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 39,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WP53 GZF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WP53 GZF, 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 WP53 GZF registered?

WP53 GZF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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