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CU53 UMF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UMF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,224 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,997 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,118 miles

Rear brake discs rusty on inside

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre deep splits iner side wall

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,498 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 42,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 40,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,041 miles

drivers door mirror cracked but still able to see behind

Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,040 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked but still able to see behind

Pass 6 May 2010 45,913 miles

n/s outer seal damaged

Fail 1 May 2010 45,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s outer seal damaged

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 UMF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

CU53 UMF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CU53 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 UMF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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