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WR03 FBV

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 FBV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,628 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,859 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both front and rear subframes

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,856 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both front and rear subframes

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,029 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,941 miles

GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER PIVOT WORN.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,941 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER PIVOT WORN.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

srs lamp on

Fail 8 Mar 2011 34,511 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

srs lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,763 miles

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.N/S WASH ALIGNMENT POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F+O/S/R+N/S/R TOP BALL JOINT WORN.FLEXING AREA OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,557 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.INTERIOR MIRROR DETACHED.MINOR CORROSION STARTING.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.N/S/F TOP BALL JOINT WORN.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 25,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.INTERIOR MIRROR DETACHED.MINOR CORROSION STARTING.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.N/S/F TOP BALL JOINT WORN.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 11,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,592 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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WR03 FBV is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WR03 FBV, 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 WR03 FBV registered?

WR03 FBV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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