MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front subframe damaged
osf suspension arm bush worn
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
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
discs and pads worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CN53 AFU registered?
CN53 AFU is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is CN53 AFU safe to buy?
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