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AP02 BKZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 98,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,646 miles

silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,347 miles

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

Centre stop light inop

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre stop light inop

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,669 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 78,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 71,546 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,328 miles

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,285 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,091 miles

movement in o/s/r upper ball joint

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion an brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,091 miles

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

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

movement in o/s/r upper ball joint

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion an brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,719 miles

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discolered

nearside front tyre on limit and has a nail in it

offside number plate light requires attention soon

offside rear top ball joint has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,374 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2007 37,429 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 37,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,488 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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AP02 BKZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP02 BKZ, 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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AP02 BKZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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