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AF02 MZP

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,553 miles

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,553 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,317 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 79,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,911 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking up

Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,295 miles

both rearr tyres on 3.5mm

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,969 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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AF02 MZP is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF02 MZP, 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 AF02 MZP registered?

AF02 MZP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AF02 MZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 MZP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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