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WV53 FZZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 37,509 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 37,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 36,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 34,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,789 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 27,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,188 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

part of the exhaust system is sligthly detoirated at the time of test.

the front axle has a different size tyres fitted than on the rear axle.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

underside of vehicle completely covered in sealer including metal brake and fuel pipes at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,897 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 22 Mar 2007 12,960 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 FZZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WV53 FZZ, 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 WV53 FZZ registered?

WV53 FZZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FZZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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