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AY52 LZA

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LZA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,847 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 46,088 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,346 miles

Rear brake discs have corrosion over 50% of their braking surface

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,867 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,921 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,921 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)

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 LZA is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY52 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

AY52 LZA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AY52 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 LZA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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