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AK02 MGF

2002 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sub frame mounting corroded

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

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,524 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,319 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded both sides but not considered excessive

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 75,180 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,821 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,231 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,231 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,006 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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AK02 MGF is a 2002 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK02 MGF, 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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AK02 MGF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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