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CV53 MZG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,389 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,556 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 63,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,699 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,139 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 12 Sep 2016 58,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Cooling system leak

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 2 Sep 2015 56,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,456 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,462 miles

n/s/r lower shock bush play

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,879 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,206 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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CV53 MZG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CV53 MZG, 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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CV53 MZG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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