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WR52 CYT

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 CYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 65,068 miles

Exhaust system insecure BOX STRAP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached PIN BOLT IN WRONG (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,126 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,123 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear position lamps not tested

Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,807 miles

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

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

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

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

metal coolant pipe under floor very poor

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,849 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 12,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,171 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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WR52 CYT is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR52 CYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR52 CYT registered?

WR52 CYT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WR52 CYT safe to buy?

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