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CP53 UVO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,511 mi
Last recorded63,511 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UVO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 60,490 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 7 May 2017 56,768 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,205 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 41,595 miles

Engine coolant leak from radiator hose

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

Fail 3 May 2013 41,592 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine coolant leak from radiator hose

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,447 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

SRS Light on during test

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,228 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

boot lock missing

brake discs corroded

front end accident repaired

front subframe weld reapir

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and starting to leak

front tyres on legal limit inner edges worn

front tyres splitting

slight play offside rear top suspension ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,228 miles

boot lock missing

brake discs corroded

front end accident repaired

front subframe weld reapir

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and starting to leak

front tyres on legal limit inner edges worn

front tyres splitting

slight play offside rear top suspension ball joint

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,490 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,168 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 UVO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

CP53 UVO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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