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BD02 AXZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AXZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,630 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 80,306 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,623 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,509 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,385 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,619 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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BD02 AXZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD02 AXZ, 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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BD02 AXZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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