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AP02 JKJ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,740 miles

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

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

coolant pipes corroded under the vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front outer sill coroded but not yet within the perscribed area

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

Pass 9 May 2016 96,900 miles

Nearside Front squeek from suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

coolant pipe on underside of car leaking

Fail 9 May 2016 96,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

Nearside Front squeek from suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant pipe on underside of car leaking

Pass 18 May 2015 89,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,222 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 84,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,704 miles

N/S/F tyre inner wall cracking.

O/S/F tyre inner & outer walls cracking.

Slight play on N/S/R suspension joint.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,471 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,471 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre tread worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside wiper blade poor condition

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 JKJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP02 JKJ, 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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What year was AP02 JKJ registered?

AP02 JKJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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