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WV03 NVN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,248 mi
Last recorded69,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 NVN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,332 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,914 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 64,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 63,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 62,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 42,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 26,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,779 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,803 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,930 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,330 miles

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,865 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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WV03 NVN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NVN, 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 WV03 NVN registered?

WV03 NVN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WV03 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 NVN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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