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CV53 MZZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,131 mi
Last recorded37,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MZZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,131 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,638 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 35,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,103 miles

under side of vhicle very rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,103 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under side of vehicle very rusty

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 MZZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MZZ, 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 CV53 MZZ registered?

CV53 MZZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CV53 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 MZZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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