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BJ02 UPZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,960 mi
Last recorded42,960 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UPZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 39,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 39,236 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,629 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges +cracking

nearside/offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,975 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,904 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,083 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 7,342 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,342 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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BJ02 UPZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ02 UPZ, 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 BJ02 UPZ registered?

BJ02 UPZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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