MOT Status
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62,959 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Forward mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Forward mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Forward mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Bolt missing/broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
**STRONG ADVICE** Both front tyres cracked and perished
All exhaust joints corroded and in slightly poor condition
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front subframe corroded
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
Front to rear coolant pipes corroded
Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear
Nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside rear forward sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear shock springs corroded
Rear sub-frame corroded
Rear sub-frame prescribed area's slightly corroded
Slight play in nearside rear forward link arm rose joint
Slight play in offside rear, rear link arm rose joint
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)
reverse lights staying on
slight play in both rear upper ball joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)
reverse lights staying on
slight play in both rear upper ball joints
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing/cracking
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear track control bar outer bush has slight play
offside rear track control bar inner bush has slight play
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear track control bar outer bush has slight play
offside rear track control bar inner bush has slight play
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF52 FFT is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BF52 FFT, 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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BF52 FFT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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