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CX53 JYV

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,734 mi
Last recorded46,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 JYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,734 miles

front to rear coolant pipes badly corroded and leaking

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,722 miles

much corrosion to underside, although none considered excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,708 miles

surface corrosion to underside of car, although nothing excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,704 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

suface corrosion to all brake discs

surface corrosion to underside of car, although nothing excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

axhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,568 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,696 miles

both fron t tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,157 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,154 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,381 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake efficiency 17 percent

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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CX53 JYV is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CX53 JYV, 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 CX53 JYV registered?

CX53 JYV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CX53 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 JYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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