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CS53 CRS

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,844 mi
Last recorded62,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS53 CRS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 62,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front and rear subframes becoming corroded

general suspension becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension and subframes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 59,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,716 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 59,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,481 miles

Both the front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Front and rear sub frame mounts are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing front/ outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,228 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear side lamp is dim

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,661 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

vairious small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,641 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

part of center stop light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

part of center stop light not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,035 miles

front brake discs corroded /worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,663 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

SUSPENSION LOW.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 28,663 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SUSPENSION LOW.

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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CS53 CRS is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CS53 CRS, 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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CS53 CRS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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