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WU53 VXY

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,651 mi
Last recorded47,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 47,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 47,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,029 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,503 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,799 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

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

hi level brake light not working

nearside front trye cracking on sidewalls and within tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 28,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,234 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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WU53 VXY is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU53 VXY, 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 WU53 VXY registered?

WU53 VXY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WU53 VXY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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