MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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)
All brake flexi ferrules corroded
Both rear upper suspension ball joints have slight play in
Coil springs corroded
Exhaust leaking slightly
Underbody corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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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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