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CS53 MBS

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,012 mi
Last recorded66,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS53 MBS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,012 miles

Corrosion on all components underside

Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,599 miles

Corrosion underside

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,545 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,765 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,264 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,729 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes have been hot

Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brakes have been hot

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,436 miles

Handbrake efficientcy poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 23,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,500 miles

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,435 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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CS53 MBS is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 CS53 MBS, 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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What year was CS53 MBS registered?

CS53 MBS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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