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BF52 YFT

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,396 mi
Last recorded35,396 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 35,396 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

handbrake not locking on roller brake test / performance just met requirements / advise adjustment / repair

small chip in windscreen / nearside lower

Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,812 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 22 Mar 2023 34,812 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 34,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,784 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirements / not locking on roller brake test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper smears

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,824 miles

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

steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

wipers smear

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,442 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,094 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 30,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,987 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

very loud air horn fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,687 miles

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,071 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 YFT is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

BF52 YFT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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