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102,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside sill section getting weak in places
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside sill setion getting weak in places
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs poor due to standing
all underbody very dry and rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill getting weak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all exhaust system very poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill getting weak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all exhaust system very poor
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexy section getting poor
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexy section getting poor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak header tank ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly age cracked
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly age cracked
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
small play in offside rear suspension
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
small play in offside rear suspension
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
park brake lever slightly sticks
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
park brake lever slightly sticks
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
knocking from n/s front suspension
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
water pipes leaking under vehicle
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU52 NEJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 AU52 NEJ, 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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AU52 NEJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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