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AX53 CCA

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CCA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,727 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,580 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slight cracking/perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 30,804 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 30,199 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,449 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 29,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,140 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC FRONT AND REAR HAVE SURFACE CORROSION,DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES,LIGHT AND FLAKY RUST.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,944 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 27,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,637 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,231 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 7,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside headlamp adjustment system appears to be defective

Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,549 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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AX53 CCA is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX53 CCA, 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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AX53 CCA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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