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AU02 AZW

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AZW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,319 miles

Near side front tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,319 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,025 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Coolant leak

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

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

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

Slight corrosion to both front wheel arches

Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Coolant leak

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

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

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

Slight corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 4 Sep 2010 62,764 miles

Front coolant pipe corroding

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,320 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,320 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,460 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,460 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,028 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,258 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 25,258 miles

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

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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AU02 AZW is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU02 AZW, 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 AU02 AZW registered?

AU02 AZW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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