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AE52 HKK

2002 MG Tf

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 97,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corrroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,848 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise from n/s/f wheel on rotation

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,848 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/f wheel on rotation

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back exhaust box strap is broken

nearside front steering razck end has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,411 miles

front tyres slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 24,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HKK is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HKK, 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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AE52 HKK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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