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AV52 FGU

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,216 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,226 miles

Bopth front tyres cut on sidewalls

Both rear suspension ball joints slight play

Exhaust corroded/ slightly blowing

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,226 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bopth front tyres cut on sidewalls

Both rear suspension ball joints slight play

Exhaust corroded/ slightly blowing

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,796 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,584 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,580 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 28,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,723 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 25,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,550 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 18,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AV52 FGU is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 FGU, 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 AV52 FGU registered?

AV52 FGU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is AV52 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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