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BF52 XJE

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,272 mi
Last recorded53,272 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,097 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are cracking [205/50/15h]

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,205 miles

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns rear tyre has puncture

os rear caliper hand brake arm stuck

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 1 May 2008 25,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,395 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 24,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XJE is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 XJE registered?

BF52 XJE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BF52 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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