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BD52 NUY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NUY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,157 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,982 miles

Noise near servo heard but no leak confirmed.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,885 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,541 miles

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

rear silencer box strap corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,978 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,845 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,858 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 20,739 miles

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

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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BD52 NUY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 NUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 NUY registered?

BD52 NUY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is BD52 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NUY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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