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WV03 ZGR

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,330 mi
Last recorded103,330 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 ZGR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play on arm's bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 102,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 102,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working UP ONE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 101,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,791 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,394 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,045 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,911 miles

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 Jun 2010 41,294 miles

slight play in rear upper ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,590 miles

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,181 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 20,561 miles

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

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 ZGR is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZGR, 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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What year was WV03 ZGR registered?

WV03 ZGR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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