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WV03 JUH

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 JUH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,044 miles

various corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,168 miles

Under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 67,650 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,693 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,318 miles

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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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WV03 JUH is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV03 JUH, 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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WV03 JUH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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