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BJ02 ZKN

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,563 miles

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

both rear coil springs and rear sub-frame corroded.

engine management light on.

n/s and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear coil springs and rear sub-frame corroded.

engine management light on.

n/s and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,232 miles

Both front & rear subframes corroded..

Engine management light on..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion

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

Suspension corroded..

Fail 30 Dec 2016 88,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper.. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both front & rear subframes corroded..

Engine management light on..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion

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

Suspension corroded..

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,758 miles

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

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

rear exhaust leak.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 85,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closure panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust leak.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,380 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,358 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished tread and close to limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,319 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 79,266 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,594 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,254 miles

eml on

Pass 14 May 2010 61,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,304 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 44,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 36,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,714 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)

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 ZKN 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 BJ02 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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