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CU53 AHL

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 AHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 37,086 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,086 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,925 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 29,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,594 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,407 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,360 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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CU53 AHL is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CU53 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 AHL registered?

CU53 AHL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is CU53 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 AHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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