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BF52 YHN

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YHN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,350 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,312 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension link (bush) has slight movement

Rear handbrake efficiency shows poor effort

Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension link (bush) has slight movement

Rear handbrake efficiency shows poor effort

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,298 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs grooved

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,298 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs grooved

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,126 miles

advise both front and offside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

advise both front and offside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,094 miles

front screen marked,exhaust rusty.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,434 miles

windscreen lightly scratch outside wiper sweep

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,740 miles

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

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 YHN is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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