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AE52 HJU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,155 mi
Last recorded86,155 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,942 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread 215/40 R16 W XL

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots have a slight grease seepage (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

both oil cooler pipes corroded

clutch pipe corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general under-body corrosion

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met 16%

wiper motor operation very noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,451 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/rear tyre has cracking on tread depth

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/rear tyre has cracking on tread depth

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,567 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,860 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 60,860 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,796 miles

Both Front And Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Vehicle Battery Was Flat At The Start Of The MOT Test, Vehicle Was Jump Started And Allowed To Run As Long As Possible, May Require New Battery.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,620 miles

off side rear inner disc corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side rear inner disc corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,686 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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AE52 HJU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE52 HJU, 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.

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What year was AE52 HJU registered?

AE52 HJU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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