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AY02 PFO

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,034 miles

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)

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 12 Jan 2013 51,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,830 miles

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

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

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 21 Jan 2010 28,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,761 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 16,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 12,100 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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 PFO is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 PFO, 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 AY02 PFO registered?

AY02 PFO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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