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BF52 XCJ

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,193 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,164 miles

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

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

alternator insecure

both coolant pipes badly corroded showing signs of leaking

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

alternator insecure

both coolant pipes badly corroded showing signs of leaking

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,441 miles

front subframe / front suspension arms / front brake discs inner faces / front to rear coolant pipes - corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front lower suspension arm corroded - STRONG ADVICE

rear subframe / rear inner sills / rear suspension arms / exhaust system / rear brake hose ferrules / rear coil springs and mounts - Corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,971 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,281 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,251 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 35,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,076 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)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 27,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,397 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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BF52 XCJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XCJ, 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 BF52 XCJ registered?

BF52 XCJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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