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CW53 GBU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 73,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 66,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 62,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,294 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 62,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,253 miles

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

both rear tyres were manufactured in 2007

windscreen washers poor (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 60,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre was manufactured in 2008, and is worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010, and is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre was manufactured in 2008, and is worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010, and is worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre was manufactured in 2008, and is worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010, and is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre was manufactured in 2008, and is worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010, and is worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,262 miles

All brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear upper suspension ball joints have slight play in

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust leaking slightly

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake flexi ferrules badly corroded

All coil springs corroded

Both front lower suspension arms have deteriorated inner bushes

Both rear suspension upper arm ball joints have play in but not excessive

Underbody excessively corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 36,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Off side front brake slightly slow

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,509 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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CW53 GBU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 CW53 GBU, 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.

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What year was CW53 GBU registered?

CW53 GBU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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