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CE53 MXW

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise headlamp wireing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,682 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,682 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,275 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no spare wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,355 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,440 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 14,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 2,885 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 2,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CE53 MXW 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 57.9%.

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 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 CE53 MXW, 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 CE53 MXW registered?

CE53 MXW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 MXW safe to buy?

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