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AK02 SLZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

65,992 mi
Last recorded65,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,992 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust rattle

front brake pads wearing thin

head-lights deteriorated

offside and nearside sills corroded/damaged

washers weak

wipers deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2021 65,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust rattle

front brake pads wearing thin

head-lights deteriorated

offside and nearside sills corroded/damaged

washers weak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,930 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,713 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 62,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limits 1.9 m/m

Nearside Rear nail in treads

both front brake disc worn pitted corroded

both rear brake disc worn pitted corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 60,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limits 1.9 m/m

Nearside Rear nail in treads

both front brake disc worn pitted corroded

both rear brake disc worn pitted corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,084 miles

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

o/s front brake binding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s front brake binding

Fail 11 Jul 2014 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,350 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,350 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,083 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,515 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 362,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,193 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres cracked on side walls and tread advise replacement 185/55/15 v

Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres cracked on side walls 185/55/15 v

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,774 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 SLZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AK02 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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