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CN53 AFU

2003 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,108 mi
Last recorded82,108 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 AFU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,055 miles

Front 185/55 x 15 tyres worn, nearside heavily

Significant play nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Slight play offside track rod inner end

Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter to rear silencer, unserviceable joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front 185/55 x 15 tyres worn, nearside heavily

Significant play nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,695 miles

front subframe damaged

osf suspension arm bush worn

Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,694 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front subframe damaged

osf suspension arm bush worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front subframe damaged

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm =1.4mm useable tread left/185-55-v15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,300 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,363 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 67,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 64,920 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 64,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,834 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,445 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,384 miles

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

discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Mar 2008 35,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,526 miles

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)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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CN53 AFU is a 2003 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 AFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN53 AFU is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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