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CP53 UVH

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,713 mi
Last recorded77,713 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UVH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,713 miles

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

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

N/s rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,713 miles

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

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

N/s rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,056 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,045 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,060 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,060 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,354 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrossion starting on front to rear brake pipe

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f tyre 2mm and perishing

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm and tyre perishing

oil and coolant leaks on engine

slight up and down movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

throttle pedal rubber missing

tyre sizes:- front 185 55 15 86v rear 205 50 15 86v

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,505 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 37,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,293 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 36,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gear change cable secured by a cable tie likely to come detactched from gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,498 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 UVH is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 UVH, 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 22 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 UVH registered?

CP53 UVH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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