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WV53 HKJ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,038 mi
Last recorded41,038 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 41,038 miles

both subframes corroded

play osf inner tie rod

Fail 27 May 2015 41,037 miles

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

both subframes corroded

play osf inner tie rod

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,067 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 4 Feb 2013 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,604 miles

brake fluid level sensor not plugged in

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE EXHAUST BADLEY CORRIED

ADVISE REAR DISC PADS LOW

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,285 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)

all brake discs corroding on inner edges

offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin

play in offside front track rod end ball joint - JUST PASSES MOT

Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,112 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 HKJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKJ, 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 WV53 HKJ registered?

WV53 HKJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is WV53 HKJ safe to buy?

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