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AC51 LUC

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 LUC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 45,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface rust on front and rear discs

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,221 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,167 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,625 miles

Scratches to screen

Fail 3 May 2011 37,625 miles

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

Scratches to screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,161 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,770 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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AC51 LUC is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 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 AC51 LUC, 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 24 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 AC51 LUC registered?

AC51 LUC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is AC51 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 LUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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