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BD02 HVZ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HVZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 117,301 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E M LIGHT ON!!!!!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,153 miles

FRont and rear disc have some corrision

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes have surface corrision (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pulls to left

Fail 3 Oct 2015 114,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling inner wing rear (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FRont and rear disc have some corrision

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes have surface corrision (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pulls to left

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,257 miles

see advisories from test number:- 175535724399

Fail 21 Nov 2014 111,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,400 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded / borderline pass

inner face of offside front brake disc in a poor worn/corroded condition

rear brake pads quite worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

underside subframe corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe corroded / borderline pass

inner face of offside front brake disc in a poor worn/corroded condition

rear brake pads quite worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

underside subframe corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,039 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,023 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,306 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust silencer

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2011 81,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust silencer

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,031 miles

Offside rear slight bearing play

Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,611 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,842 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 HVZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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