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AE52 UTA

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,391 mi
Last recorded59,391 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UTA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 57,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,035 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,034 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 54,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 52,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 49,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

corrosion underneth

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,511 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 48,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,409 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,378 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,444 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 UTA is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 AE52 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

AE52 UTA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AE52 UTA safe to buy?

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