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BF52 PPO

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 PPO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,048 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,035 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,190 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,734 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,412 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust mount missing at rear

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,247 miles

Offside and nearside track rods have slight wear

Park brake warning lamp stays on

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Various bodywork damage

Fail 28 Jan 2010 62,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside track rods have slight wear

Park brake warning lamp stays on

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Various bodywork damage

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

altho the handbrake has passed the brake perfomance test it appears the braking system is in need of ajust ment or repair

Fail 27 Nov 2007 37,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

CHUNK OUT N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES

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

o/s rear tyre partly devoid of tread

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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BF52 PPO is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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