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BD52 YXH

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 YXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,109 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play offside rear forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play offside rear forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,348 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 78,689 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 74,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,658 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,895 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,614 miles

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

front to rear water pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,613 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front to rear water pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

subframes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,137 miles

subframes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,864 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,847 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,366 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 50,320 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,468 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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BD52 YXH is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YXH, 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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BD52 YXH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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