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WV53 GBU

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,387 mi
Last recorded93,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 93,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,945 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 91,942 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 90,258 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,266 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gas leaking from flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs weathered

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,888 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2015 46,854 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,072 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 44,035 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,481 miles

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

NSR tyre close to recommended limit.

OSR tyre close to limit and badly worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 36,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,709 miles

steering easyer to turn on way than the other

Fail 1 Jul 2009 26,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

steering easyer to turn on way than the other

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,411 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,391 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,068 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 GBU is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

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

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