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CP53 HSJ

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HSJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four shocks absorbers & coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four shocks absorbers & coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,186 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers & coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on coil springs & shock absorbers all round

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,636 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

coil springs & shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe & brackets corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,636 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

coil springs & shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe & brackets corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust corroded in places

front & rear subframes corroded & attachments brackets corroded

rear brake pads low

various suspension components corroded

washers weak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,838 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front & rear subframes corroded & attachments brackets corroded

rear brake pads low

various suspension components corroded

washers weak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,574 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,671 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 18,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,320 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 HSJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP53 HSJ, 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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CP53 HSJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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