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CK53 MDF

2003 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,456 mi
Last recorded59,456 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MDF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and misshaped

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,530 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,952 miles

not all bulbs in high level working some times

Fail 11 Oct 2013 43,934 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

not all bulbs in high level working some times

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,887 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly misshaped

Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly misshaped

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,581 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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CK53 MDF is a 2003 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK53 MDF, 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 CK53 MDF registered?

CK53 MDF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 MDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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