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WV53 FGU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 70,227 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 61,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 50,785 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 50,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,609 miles

Exhaust corroded cat to silencer joint

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded advise replace (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded advise replace (2.4.G.1)

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

under vehicle coolant pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,296 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle coolant pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle coolant pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,458 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,597 miles

Offside front bumper damaged.

Offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,351 miles

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyres both appear stessed and cracked on outer sidewalls and shoulders

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,480 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,232 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 24 Nov 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,507 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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WV53 FGU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WV53 FGU, 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

How do I check the history of WV53 FGU?

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What year was WV53 FGU registered?

WV53 FGU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is WV53 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FGU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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