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BD02 FZM

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,108 mi
Last recorded95,108 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,108 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and cracking

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rose joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rose joint (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables sticking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,976 miles

20mm stone chip in screen centre

Movement in the offside front wheel bearing

Offside rear tyre worn outer quarter

Wear and pitting both front brake discs. Reduced contact area between pad and disc offside

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

20mm stone chip in screen centre

Movement in the offside front wheel bearing

Offside rear tyre worn outer quarter

Wear and pitting both front brake discs. Reduced contact area between pad and disc offside

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,591 miles

Pitting inner face of offside front brake disc resulting in reduced contact area between pad and disc

Some pitting both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,469 miles

wear and pitting inner face of offside front disc

Fail 27 Aug 2011 59,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wear and pitting inner face of offside front disc

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,964 miles

Some movement in offside rear upper arm inner bush

Fail 28 Aug 2010 52,928 miles

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

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

Some movement in offside rear upper arm inner bush

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,704 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Under-body coolant pipe rusted through and leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2009 46,704 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Under-body coolant pipe rusted through and leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,539 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn inside edge and close to legal limit.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 40,471 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn inside edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,136 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 FZM is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD02 FZM, 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 BD02 FZM registered?

BD02 FZM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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