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WU03 KJF

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 60,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 58,997 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 57,722 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 57,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,400 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 51,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,027 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 40,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,289 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,287 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,583 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,583 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,076 miles

(1.5A.1d)the nearside and the offside rear indicators colour is starting to deteriorate and may soon require new bulbs

(3.5.1f)the nearside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces are showing slight wear taking place

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 20%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 020Kgf indifference

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.1B.5a)the seat belt locking storks are becoming stiff in operation and may benefit from service

(6.1.4)the offside front door projection has had a temporary repair carried out,ideally a full repair is required to prevent corrosion occuring in the future

Fail 12 Jun 2008 31,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1.5A.1d)the nearside and the offside rear indicators colour is starting to deteriorate and may soon require new bulbs

(3.5.1f)the nearside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces are showing slight wear taking place

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 23%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 020Kgf indifference

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.1B.5a)the seat belt locking storks are becoming stiff in operation and may benefit from service

The engine management warning lamp has illuminated indicating that a fault is present,the lamp appears to have only just started to illuminate as leaving the test bay

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,912 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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WU03 KJF is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU03 KJF, 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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WU03 KJF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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