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AY52 WUR

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,237 miles

Coolant pipe corroded under vehicle.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant pipe corroded under vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sills & Subframes Are Slightly Corroded

Slight Play Found At O/S/R Wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,654 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sills & Subframes Are Slightly Corroded

Slight Play Found At O/S/R Wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,248 miles

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

sills sub-frames and mounts rusty

slight exhaust leak

slight play found at both rear wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,136 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 82,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

n/s/r sill excessivley corroded - not certain if part of vehicle structure

Fail 22 Mar 2014 82,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r outer sill excessively corroded - not certain if part of vehicle structure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,666 miles

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,066 miles

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

ehaust rearbox deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,676 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers split on ends

nearside rear brake hosr ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake bind slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2008 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front brake bind slightly

offside wiper end torn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,307 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,879 miles

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

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 WUR is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WUR, 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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AY52 WUR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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