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AY52 LYX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,065 mi
Last recorded22,065 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LYX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,037 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,653 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Both subframes corroded

O/S/F tyre badly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2011 19,653 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Both subframes corroded

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

O/S/F tyre badly perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,449 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 16,437 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,146 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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AY52 LYX is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY52 LYX, 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 AY52 LYX registered?

AY52 LYX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AY52 LYX safe to buy?

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Does AY52 LYX have outstanding finance?

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