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AY02 CZC

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

hand brake just passed at 17%

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box outer skin (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner cills showing corrosion

Offside Inner cills showing corrosion

Undercarriage corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box outer skin (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner cills showing corrosion

Offside Inner cills showing corrosion

Undercarriage corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front sill starting to corode

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,861 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads 4mm

Fail 29 Feb 2008 51,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyre treads 4mm

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads 75% worn

Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,750 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,332 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 2 Mar 2006 41,332 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

front brake pads 75% worn

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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AY02 CZC is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY02 CZC, 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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AY02 CZC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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