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AX02 OTU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,626 mi
Last recorded44,626 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,626 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust corroded

all brake discs corroded vehicle not used for some while

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,122 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,153 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,153 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,385 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Minor cuts to n/s/f tyre.

Minor cuts to n/s/r tyre.

Minor cuts to o/s/r tyre.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,235 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut to outer side wall.

N/S/R tyre has cut to outer side wall.

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,609 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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AX02 OTU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX02 OTU, 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 AX02 OTU registered?

AX02 OTU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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