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AK02 UAA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,462 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,012 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,222 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,217 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,423 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,421 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,216 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,041 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/f rack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,992 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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 UAA is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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