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AJ52 HXA

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,761 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,339 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 76,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,246 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Play from steering rack but not excessive

Windscreen washer jets need adjusting

n/s/rear front track control arm lower outer bush/pin has play but not excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,246 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Play from steering rack but not excessive

Windscreen washer jets need adjusting

n/s/rear front track control arm lower outer bush/pin has play but not excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,417 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front brake disc,s pitted on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,829 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,752 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 27,673 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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AJ52 HXA is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ52 HXA, 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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AJ52 HXA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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