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CP53 UVT

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,159 mi
Last recorded41,159 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 41,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,247 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 36,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

aux belt splitting and cracking

Pass 15 May 2019 35,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 35,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,573 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,862 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 32,029 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,029 miles

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

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

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,969 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,913 miles

early warnig, rear tyre wear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 13,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,537 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 UVT is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

Is CP53 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 UVT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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