MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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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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