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BF52 ZYM

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZYM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 98,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,977 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,977 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,088 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,361 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 ZYM is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BF52 ZYM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is BF52 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZYM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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