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CP53 HLN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HLN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,121 miles

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in early stages of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2019 93,121 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in early stages of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,471 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back section exhaust corroded

both side front brake hose ferules corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 May 2018 92,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cut on inner side wall

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box exhaust corroded

both side front brake ferrules corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 87,516 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 87,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 83,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,485 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear water pipes leaking slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,291 miles

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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CP53 HLN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP53 HLN, 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 CP53 HLN registered?

CP53 HLN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is CP53 HLN safe to buy?

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