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AU52 YZB

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YZB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,912 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion evident underside

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,788 miles

Metal brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,052 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing very innner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Washers weak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,283 miles

Washers weak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,383 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 YZB is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YZB, 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 AU52 YZB registered?

AU52 YZB is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is AU52 YZB safe to buy?

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