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CV53 FFO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,816 mi
Last recorded51,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 51,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,331 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 45,315 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened x bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,511 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 43,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear reverse lights staying on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,716 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 32,695 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,876 miles

both front tyres edge wear

both front tyres uneven wear pattern inner edge

both rear tyres edge wear

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,658 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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CV53 FFO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV53 FFO, 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 CV53 FFO registered?

CV53 FFO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is CV53 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 FFO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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