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AU52 UVX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UVX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,590 miles

Engine light light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2023 56,590 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs have surface corrosion.

Engine light light on dash

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear edges worn

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

h.brake on min efficiency

Fail 14 Feb 2018 49,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear edges worn

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on discs.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,985 miles

surface corrosion on all discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear subframes slight corrosion

front windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres getting low

condition of exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,014 miles

both rear tyres getting low

condition of exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,421 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 46,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,890 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,986 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,832 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 40,287 miles

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,158 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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AU52 UVX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU52 UVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 UVX registered?

AU52 UVX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is AU52 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 UVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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