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BD52 UVZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UVZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,112 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,110 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 73,294 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,016 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,714 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 48,663 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,510 miles

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)

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 UVZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD52 UVZ, 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 BD52 UVZ registered?

BD52 UVZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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