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CW53 CLZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,835 mi
Last recorded27,835 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,029 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,959 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,318 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)

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 CLZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CW53 CLZ, 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 CW53 CLZ registered?

CW53 CLZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CW53 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 CLZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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