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AY52 LZF

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LZF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,106 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in lh inner steering rack bush

slight play in lhr top ball pin

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 76,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,424 miles

lhf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,090 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 30 Oct 2006 41,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,742 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZF is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AY52 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

AY52 LZF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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