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BJ02 YOW

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,027 mi
Last recorded65,027 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 63,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 63,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat missing a bolt

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 59,387 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 59,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,307 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,015 miles

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

service brake efficiency low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 56,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 56,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 45,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 26,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 20,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,943 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 YOW is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BJ02 YOW, 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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BJ02 YOW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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