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WX52 LSY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LSY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,530 miles

Eml Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 65,530 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Eml Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,928 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,395 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,814 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,781 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,634 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,708 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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WX52 LSY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WX52 LSY, 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 WX52 LSY registered?

WX52 LSY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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