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BJ02 UTH

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UTH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,778 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,599 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes and flexi brake hose ferrules getting corroded

rear direction indicators getting discoloured

suspension components getting corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes and flexi brake hose ferrules getting corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(attention very soon needed)

rear direction indicators getting discoloured

suspension components getting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,002 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flexi brake hose ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear subframe and suspension components getting corroded

front tyres bald on inner edge and only just legal(attention very soon needed)

rear exhaust support not secure

Fail 5 Nov 2013 45,005 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flexi brake hose ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear subframe and suspension components getting corroded

front tyres bald on inner edge and only just legal(attention very soon needed)

rear exhaust support not secure

Fail 2 Nov 2012 33,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,726 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 UTH is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ02 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

BJ02 UTH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 UTH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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