MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front tyre perished
coil springs & shock absorbers corroded
rear subframe & brackets corroded
Offside Front tyre perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
coil springs & shock absorbers corroded
rear subframe & brackets corroded
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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