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CW53 BZB

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BZB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 73,762 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 73,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,340 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 68,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 64,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,297 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 30,760 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CW53 BZB is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 CW53 BZB, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW53 BZB?

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What year was CW53 BZB registered?

CW53 BZB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is CW53 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 BZB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW53 BZB have outstanding finance?

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