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AJ52 HXB

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 46,359 miles

frount and rear sub frames corroding

n/s frount tyre damage to side wall

rear brake discs corroded

under body rusting

Fail 12 May 2016 46,356 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

frount and rear sub frames corroding

n/s frount tyre damage to side wall

rear brake discs corroded

under body rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,434 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside and the offside rear indicators are slightly discoloured

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre wall has a cut present

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre wall has a cut present

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(6.1.4)The offside rear bumper has had a temporary repair carried out to cover over the sharp edges and projections previously exposed

(7.1)The rear exhaust silencer has a heat shield fitted over the top which is restricting the view of the floor panel and some parts of the rear subframe

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer has a support mounting which is excessively deteriorated

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement has had to be bypassed because the RPM measurement device would not produce a signal to measure the engine speed

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade,which does not obscure the drivers view of the road

(8.3.1e)The offside lower windscreen has a sticker present greater than 040mm diameter,which is not affecting the view of the road

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,434 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside and the offside rear indicators are slightly discoloured

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre wall has a cut present

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre wall has a cut present

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(6.1.4)The offside rear bumper has had a temporary repair carried out to cover over the sharp edges and projections previously exposed

(7.1)The rear exhaust silencer has a heat shield fitted over the top which is restricting the view of the floor panel and some parts of the rear subframe

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer has a support mounting which is excessively deteriorated

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement has had to be bypassed because the RPM measurement device would not produce a signal to measure the engine speed

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade,which does not obscure the drivers view of the road

(8.3.1e)The offside lower windscreen has a sticker present greater than 040mm diameter,which is not affecting the view of the road

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 5 Nov 2010 45,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

(1.4A.2d)The offside and the nearside rear indicators are slightly discoloured

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre wall has cuts present

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre wall has a cut present

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support band is excessively deteriorated

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1e)The offside lower windscreen has a sticker present greater than 040mm diameter circle

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,378 miles

(2.2B.1f)The offside front track end rod ball pin has slight free play present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the fulcrum

(3.6B.4e)The offside front brake hose ferrule is deteriorating

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20% throughout their operating range,which indicates they are ready for service

(4.1C.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve is deteriorating

(6.3.1d)The front number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

(2.2B.1f)The offside front track end rod ball pin has slight free play present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the fulcrum

(3.6B.4e)The offside front brake hose ferrule is deteriorating

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20% throughout their operating range,which indicates they are ready for service

(4.1C.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve is deteriorating

(6.3.1d)The front number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,890 miles

(3.5.1h)the nearside rear inner brake disc face has slight surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the nearside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the offside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,890 miles

(3.5.1h)the nearside rear inner brake disc face has slight surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the nearside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the offside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

(3.5.1h)the nearside rear inner brake disc face has slight surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the nearside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4e)the offside front brake flexi pipe ferrule has surface corrosion forming

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference throughout the operating range

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,882 miles

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

brake fluid around mastercylinder (spillage)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,881 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid around mastercylinder (spillage)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,392 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 HXB is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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