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AO03 WLB

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WLB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust system

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,323 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 65,323 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 63,277 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,676 miles

auxiliary belt perishing

outer casing on rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on both subframes

Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

auxiliary belt perishing

outer casing on rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on both subframes

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,979 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake disc scord.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

o/s/r brake disc scord.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,525 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,525 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 33,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,667 miles

imbalance on front brakes at 23%

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

screen damage

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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AO03 WLB is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO03 WLB, 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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AO03 WLB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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